Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Tart
Origin
China
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
Spain
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Argentina
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. clementina
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Clementine and Quince
We might think that Clementine and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Clementine and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Clementine and Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.