Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g11.42 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.80 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
10.58 g9.92 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.81 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg0.42 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg9.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg0.26 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg6.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
10.20 mg1.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.31 g0.28 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.15 mg0.17 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
37.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
20.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
48.00 mg44.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
85.17 g87.02 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA49.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Grainy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Syria
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
Facts
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..
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Prunus
Species
C. reticulata
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available