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
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
128.00 kcal
  
37
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal
  
39
Type
Tropical
  
Citrus
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
Orange
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Round
  
Texture
Tough
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sour-Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Africa
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
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..
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
No
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
China
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Fabales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Citrus
  
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 High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.