What is the difference between a clementine and a satsuma?

Question

They look the same, taste the same, so how can you know which you are eating? This is of vital importance because my housemates and I have been arguing over this for hours and must know a diffinitive definition of each

Answer 1

O.K., it goes like this lads, satsuma very easy to peel usually with no pips.
Clementine very hard to peel, full of pips. Hope that answered your query.
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Lain.

Answer 2

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What is the difference between a clementine and a satsuma?
They look the same, taste the same, so how can you know which you are eating? This is of vital importance because my housemates and I have been arguing over this for hours and must know a diffinitive definition of each

Answer 3

Basically they are all members of the citrus family known as small oranges, clemetines are grown more in Spain, Algeria and Morroco, and are now available all year long, Satsuma are avariety of Japanese tangerine/ mandarin cross, they tend to be sweeter than clementine, a few more seeds, the skin is a bit thicker and are more a seasonal fruit, just like the Chinese Mandarins at Xmas.

Answer 4

A clementine is a cross between a mandarine (tangerine) and an orange. A satsuma is also a type of mandarine. So, not much difference really.

Answer 5

clementines are a type of tangerine. I don't know what satsumas are (sorry....) I've always thought that tangerines were created by altering oranges, but I could be wrong on that one. You must know that tangerines have a different, thicker, skin that isn't as attached to the fruit as the skin of the orange is; and you must know that tangerines are less "strong tasting" and more watery than oranges are. I believe tangerines may have fewer calories than oranges do. A tangerine has about 35 calories.

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Answer 7

Clementine;

The history of the Clementine is somewhat of a mystery, although it is thought that a monk from Algeria discovered a natural mutation while working in a mandarin garden at an orphanage. Wherever this tiniest of mandarins began, it has found its natural climate and exceptional soil not only in Spain, but also in the US. Commercial production of the Clementine began in Spain in 1925, and today over 160,000 acres are dedicated to its cultivation.
The market for Clementines in the US really began when there was a shortage of domestic oranges due to a freeze a few years ago in Florida. First brought to the US in the 1980's, it took almost a decade before the Clementine became accepted here. A cross between a mandarin and the Seville orange, they are very sweet, generally seedless, and have a flavor that makes them very distinctive - clementines peel with minimal effort, and are a perfect size for children.

All varieties of citrus contain good amounts of vitamin C - studies reveal that eating citrus helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and hypertension. Potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C complex of bioflavonoids are all found in fresh Clementines, as well as high amounts of dietary fiber.

The mandarin orange originated in the Far East around 2000 BC - brilliant emerald green, with a very deep orange flesh - unfortunately, most of the mandarins grown in Florida and California go to processing, and unless you are familiar with the fabulous taste of fresh mandarins, like most consumers, the fresh fruit is thought to be green oranges and passed over in the produce section. Nevertheless, thanks to the mandarin the Clementine was born!

When selecting Clementines, look for shiny skin and firm fruit that has a little give to the skin. While most consumers of fresh Clementines believe fresh is the best, Clementines can be added to fresh fruit and vegetable salads, added to risotto for a nice zest, and incorporated into fruit tarts and other desserts.





Satsuma;

Texas plant lovers, even those living in apartments and condominiums, now can grow their own edible citrus. The trick is to select the right plant and use the right techniques.

The satsuma mandarin (Citrus reticulata) has shown the highest quality and most cold tolerance in field research by the Texas Cooperative Extension.

The satsuma represents a breakthrough in home citrus production aid.It's the first citrus ever recommended virtually statewide by the Extension Service.

First introduced from Japan in 1878, satsumas produce fragrant white blossoms in March and April. These trees are also green the year round. The fruit turns bright orange as it ripens in late October. The colorful orange fruit against the dark green, glossy foliage truly makes a striking display.

Satsumas's cold tolerance extends to the mid-20s. When temperatures of 26 degrees or colder are forecast, you must bring in the plant. By growing satsumas in containers that can be brought inside, as needed, -- an unheated garage will do -- they can be grown successfully even in northern areas. In the Dallas area, field-tested satsumas were grown outdoors in full sun over 350 days of the year.

Citrus thrives in full sun. This plant needs eight to ten hours each day, even during the summer months. It tolerates some shade, but less sun means less fruit. In warm areas along the coast, satsumas may be grown in the ground against the sunny, southern wall of a home, if they are covered and heated during severe freezes.

The fruit is juicy and very sweet, low in acid, and almost seedless, with an average of only 1.5 seeds per orange," said George. "
Contrast this to the 30 seeds of Changsha tangerine, satsuma's closest competitor. Children often prefer satsumas because of the milder flavor. For maximum sweetness at harvest, leave fruit on the tree for about one week after it has completely assumed its orange color.

The fruit from a young tree averages 1.8 inches in diameter, approximately three-quarters the size of a tennis ball. With its smooth, thin, lightly attached skin, satsumas have become known as the "kid-glove or zipper-skin citrus" due to the ease with which the skin can be removed and internal segments separated.

Satsumas grow and produce fruit for many years but may remain at a height of only 4 to 6 feet even after several years in a container. Young satsuma trees are sold primarily in 5-gallon containers. If they are to be grown as container plants, they should be shifted to a container of at least 20-gallon capacity soon after purchase. Black plastic containers are relatively inexpensive and easiest to move when you have to protect plants during a cold snap. Use a loose, open potting mix featuring sphagnum peat moss. Soil or sand is not recommended. Add a quality slow-release fertilizer formulated for container use. Follow label directions and repeat as needed for deep green foliage.

Satsumas are easy to grow if they aren't watered too often. Water only when the mix is dry an inch below the surface. During a hot, dry summer, you may need to water every three or four days. In a wet winter, the plant may go weeks between waterings. For every satsuma that dies from drought, you'll kill 200 from overwatering."

Answer 8

A clementine or Satsuma, or Mandarin, is the fruit of Citrus reticulata, and may be a cross between a mandarin orange and an orange created by the Algerian priest Pierre Clément in 1902. It has been proposed that it was "originally an accidental hybrid said to have been discovered by Father Clément Rodier in the garden of his orphanage in Misserghin, Algeria." - however, there are claims it originated in China much earlier. The Online Etymology Dictionary In Arabic, it is called "Kalamintina", while in German, it is generally referred to as "Mandarine", that is, as a member of that broader supergroup.

Clementines are sometimes mistaken for tangerines, but the clementine has a thinner and more easily removed skin, a sweeter fruit, and very few seeds. It is an oblate, medium-sized fruit. The exterior is a deep orange colour with a smooth, glossy appearance. Clementines separate easily into eight to twelve juicy segments filled with a taste of apricot nectar.

Clementines have been available in Europe for many years, but the market for them in the United States was made only a few years ago, when the harsh 1997 winter in Florida devastated domestic orange production, increasing prices and decreasing availability. This variety was introduced into California commercial agriculture in 1914, though it was grown at the Citrus Research Center at the University of California, Riverside as early as 1909. California clementines are available from mid-November through January; this availability has them referred to in some areas as "Christmas Oranges".

These little mandarins have also caused large headaches for some beekeepers. Big companies like Paramount Citrus in California have threatened to sue local beekeepers for their bees' trespassings on the land the Clementines are grown on. When bees cross-pollinate the Clementines with another fruit, they lose their seedlessness.

As with all fruit, "clementine" can also refer to the tree.

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Mikan is also a surname (e.g. George Mikan). In Japanese, mikan is also a general term for citrus.
A mikan grove a bowl of mikanCitrus × unshiu is a citrus hybrid of Japanese origin, known as unshiu mikan (Japanese: unshū mikan) in Japan.

It is commonly called mikan in Japan, satsuma in the UK, and clementine or tangerine in Canada. In the United States, satsumas are most frequently marketed as tangerines. It is less commonly called satsuma tangerine, satsuma orange, or satsuma mandarin.

Its fruit is sweet and usually seedless, about the size of a mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata), smaller than an orange. One of the distinguishing features of the satsuma is the distinctive thin, leathery skin dotted with large and prominent oil glands, which is lightly attached around the fruit; enabling it to peeled very easily in comparision to other citrus fruits. The satsuma also has particularly delicate flesh, which cannot withstand the effects of careless handling. The uniquely loose skin of the satsuma, however, means that any such bruising and damage to the fruit may not be immediately apparent upon the typical cursory visual inspection associated with assessing the quality of other fruits. In this regard, the satsuma might be categorised as a hit-and-miss citrus fruit; the loose skin particular to the fruit precluding the definitive measurement of its quality by sight and feel alone.

The tree is believed to have originated from a mutation in Japan, recorded as early as 1429 [1].

In the UK, mikan are commonly eaten at Christmas. In Canada, they are a popular snack at any time of the year, and fruit grown in Morocco are commonly sold in supermarkets. In the US, it is a staple of families in Seattle

A mikan played an important role in the 2005 Christmas episode of Doctor Who, The Christmas Invasion.

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Export of the Unshiu Mikan
In 1876 during the Meiji period, mikan were brought to the United States from the Satsuma Province in Kyūshū, Japan by a spouse of a member of the US Embassy. While the species originates from Japan, it does not originate from the Satsuma Province in particular. The town of Satsuma, Alabama was named after this fruit.

Answer 9

There is a song about Clementine...remember

Oh my darlin...oh my darlin...oh my darlin Clementine... etc

LOL

Answer 10

One is fat and wears a big , white nappy.........oh no, thats a Sumo......sorry!