ABOUT CLEMENTINES
Clementines have very peelable rinds, are mostly seedless and break readily into segments for easy eating. They usually appear in markets around Thanksgiving and are in season through March.
Somewhere between a golf ball and a tennis ball in size, clementines are often sold in 5-pound crates. The skin should appear bright and shiny, the fruit should be firm but have a slight give, and the color should be brilliant orange. Clementines will keep about a week at room temperature. Refrigeration also is an option, and will extend freshness.
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