Food Tasting: January 2019 Oranges/Clementines
Time to try.... Clementines!
Time to try.... Clementines!
Sweet, juicy and oh so fun to peel - this month, your nutrition educator will be delivering clementines for students to try. Did you know that the clementine is just a tiny version of an orange? As a citrus fruit, clementines are high in Vitamin C, which helps our bodies fight off infection, and heal our wounds. Can you guess the state that is the highest producer of this fruit? If you guessed Florida - you are correct!
Sweet, juicy and oh so fun to peel - this month, your nutrition educator will be delivering clementines for students to try. Did you know that the clementine is just a tiny version of an orange? As a citrus fruit, clementines are high in Vitamin C, which helps our bodies fight off infection, and heal our wounds. Can you guess the state that is the highest producer of this fruit? If you guessed Florida - you are correct!
We usually just eat clementines as a tasty snack - but did you know that you can incorporate them and other citrus fruits into a crowd pleasing recipe? Check out one of our quick videos on how to incorporate two citrus fruits, grapefruit and lime juice into an everyday side dish that everyone will enjoy!
We usually just eat clementines as a tasty snack - but did you know that you can incorporate them and other citrus fruits into a crowd pleasing recipe? Check out one of our quick videos on how to incorporate two citrus fruits, grapefruit and lime juice into an everyday side dish that everyone will enjoy!
Classroom Resources
Classroom Resources
Educators: use these worksheets to guide students through activities once they have sampled their tasting!
Educators: use these worksheets to guide students through activities once they have sampled their tasting!
Orange/Clementine Fact Sheet
Orange/Clementine Fact Sheet
Orange/Clementine Seasonal Produce Guide
Orange/Clementine Seasonal Produce Guide
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Kindergarden - 8th Grade
Kindergarden - 8th Grade
9th - 12th Grade
9th - 12th Grade