Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Ecuador
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. cherimola
C. reticulata
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Cherimoya and Tangerine
We might think that Cherimoya and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Tangerine with peel is 75.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Tangerine belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Tangerine is Magnoliales and Sapindales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.