what's the difference between a clemantine, a mandarin and a satsuma?

[ilovecrisps]

Following on from recipe of the week

wondered for a while ....
thanks

Clemantines tangerines and satumas are all mandarin oranges.

Clemantines are smaller and sweeter and contain no seeds.

Tangerines are more tart and have seeds.

Satumas are small japanese fruit easily peeled and nearly always seedless.

I think. :)

clemantines and tangerines are rank and satsumas are delish!

satsumas come in that red net stuff, whereas tangerines come in tins, right?

I have this problem too.

sweet and no seeds is what I like.

So it's Clementines for me!

Thank goodness - this question bugs me every winter!

No, MANDARINS come in tins! And are peeled clementines...I think!

Satsumas have more yellowy skin and are easier to peel. They are also the correct orangey type fruit to put in Xmas stockings.

The others- I have absolutely no idea, except they vary as to which are on BOGOF at Tesco from week to week.

HTH

He-he, always wondered this and just thought it was due to size/ripeness so thanks for the info!

Also, difference between a burrito, enchilada, and a fajhita puzzles me

He-he, always wondered this and just thought it was due to size/ripeness so thanks for the info!

Also, difference between a burrito, enchilada, and a fajhita puzzles me

Ooops, so puzzled that I posted twice

Satsumas are for christmas.
mandarins are from tins.
clementines stay in the fruit dish.

Agree with thinbride. Satsumas are just much better than all the others....

this explains the similarities

They have different names on the little stickers on them.

thanks
some lovely answers on here

wow that's confusing!

@ PatTheHammer

Burrito: Flour (wheat) tortilla with filling (not just cheese)

Enchilada: Corn (maize) tortilla with filling and usually with special enchilada sauce poured over it.

Fajita: kind of meat filling, served inside maize or wheat tortillas.

So fajitas can be enchilada or burrito like, but burros and enchiladas are never the same thing.

And as for "wraps" don't get me started, I hate that word.

@ PatTheHammer and peanutbutterkid

cringe, I hate the word wrap (and usually the food item)too.

I would just add to your definitions

Burrito: usually something you can pick up and eat with your hands, though restaurants seem to only sell Giant Burritos (which would probably just make them Burros, no?) so a fork will most likely be involved.

Enchiladas: definitely a plate and fork item.

Fajita: usually a self-assembly job, which you then pick up and eat with hands.

And then of course there are tamales which are lip smacking heavenly goodness.