Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Orange
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sour-Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Not Available
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Species
C. clementina
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Clementine and Tamarind
We might think that Clementine and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Clementine and Tamarind is Sapindales and Fabales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.