Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Orange
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
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Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 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..
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
C. reticulata
A. carambola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and Carambola
We might think that Tangerine and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Carambola 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 Tangerine and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.