Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, 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, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
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..
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. reticulata
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Tangerine and Elderberry
We might think that Tangerine and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Elderberry with peel is 53.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.