Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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..
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Tamarindus indica
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tamarind and Tangerine
We might think that Tamarind and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Tangerine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Tangerine is Fabales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.