From November to January, the clementine season is open! This small fruit weighs an average of 70 g and contains juicy flesh with a slightly acidic flavor. To take full advantage of its benefits, it is recommended to eat them raw, knowing that one portion corresponds to two clementines.
Citrus fruits are rich in soluble fiber. It contains pectin in the white membrane around the flesh, which lowers blood cholesterol.
The benefits of clementine
Rich in vitamins, source of potassium, anti-inflammatory properties… The benefits of clementine are particularly welcome in winter. Integrating it into your desserts will allow you to lighten them and give them an original flavor. In pancakes, cakes, dipped in chocolate fondue or even grated, clementines remain an asset for your health. Thanks to the potassium they contain, they reinforce the proper contraction of your muscles and ensure the transmission of nerve impulses. Their high vitamin content improves your immune system and even the healing of your wounds and wounds. Clementine also plays a role in healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
>> The Corsican clementine represents 78% of French production and has an IGP, a real guarantee of quality.
How to choose your clementines?
Some tasty suggestions
- For breakfast, bet everything on pancakes and clementine wedges lightly caramelized in the pan. Or treat yourself to a citrus salad in which clementine meets pomelo and orange. Seasoned with a little cinnamon and pomegranate seeds, it’s even better.
- For the lunch, a salmon and clementine tartare will make all your guests agree! Especially if a few sprigs of rosemary are involved. In a sauce, the clementine is wonderful for seasoning a duck breast.
- Fancy a gourmet dessert? Think of the yoghurt cake decorated with clementine wedges. Or dare to break the dessert routine with sweet spring rolls with clementines and dark chocolate.
- To taste itclementines bring pep and color to chocolate muffins.
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