Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May interact with some drugs
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
No Types
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Hot
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..
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. reticulata
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Tangerine and Gojiberry
We might think that Tangerine and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.