❄️ Keep clementines fresh longer: winter storage tips

In winter, humidity, cold, or excessive heat can accelerate the natural ripening of clementines. Condensation in a plastic bag, an overheated environment, or a room that's too humid encourages mold growth and softens the fruit. The result: your clementines lose their freshness faster than expected! 😕

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• Preference for Corsican IGP origin : freshness, flavour, less processing.
• Opt for firm fruit and shiny skin, without blemishes or soft spots.
• Avoid buying packs in plastic bags : they retain moisture.
• Sort upon arrival : remove damaged fruit, a single blemished clementine can contaminate the entire batch.

Tip: Store your clementines in their original box or in a well-ventilated crate – it's much better than plastic! 🥗

Ideally, store your clementines in a cool (between 4 and 10°C), dry, and well-ventilated place. A garage, a dry cellar, or the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator (for large quantities) are perfect. Don't stack them too tightly : air needs to circulate to prevent condensation and therefore mold.

• In the kitchen : away from the radiator and direct light.
• In the fridge (vegetable drawer) : up to 2 weeks, but let them come back to room temperature before tasting to enjoy their aromas 🍊❄️.

Corsican IGP clementines sold privately are picked when ripe, so they naturally keep longer.

• Remove the clementines from the plastic bag as soon as you arrive (humidity = mold 🚫).
• Avoid washing them in advance : water on the skin promotes degradation.
• Check them once a week and remove any suspicious fruit.
• Place a clean paper towel at the bottom of the crate or salad bowl to absorb excess moisture.

You can also store your clementines in a loosely sealed airtight container, combining protection and ventilation. A real plus for keeping them fresher! 😊

The fridge is handy for storing large quantities or if your home is overheated in winter. But be careful, the cold can diminish the aroma and sweetness of clementines. The trick: store them in the fridge's crisper drawer and take them out an hour before eating to enjoy their full flavor. At room temperature, they keep easily for a week, sometimes longer if the air is dry and cool. 🔥🍊

• In homemade compote or jam : a touch of cinnamon or vanilla and it's a delicious dessert.
• In a cake, a sorbet, or a smoothie : zero waste, maximum pleasure! 🥤
• Dried zest to flavor yogurt, cake or tea.

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• How long do they keep? From 7 to 14 days, sometimes longer if well sorted and stored in a cool, dry place.
• Can you freeze clementines? Yes, but the texture changes. Ideal for sorbets or smoothies! 🧊
• Should they be washed before storage? No, wash them just before tasting to avoid moisture on the skin.
• What should you do if a piece of fruit is damaged? Remove it immediately to prevent it from contaminating the rest. 🚨

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