Mandarins and clementines are two fruits that look very similar to oranges, but are smaller in size. There are lots of small, round, and orange citrus fruits available, and it can be tough to tell the difference between them if you don’t know what you’re looking for. What’s a mandarin? What’s a clementine? And are either of these the same thing as those bags of Cuties or Halos you see in the grocery store? (Yes, actually—those adorable little oranges sold under the Cuties and Halos brand names are clementines.) But while mandarins and clementines have many similarities, you might be surprised by what makes them different. Read on! Types of orange citrus fruits The way we typically use the term “orange” refers to the large, round, sweet fruit we know and love, but botanically speaking, … Continue reading The Real Difference Between Mandarin Oranges vs. Clementines