Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
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Color
Orange
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Western Asia
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Dry, Warm
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..
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey