Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
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Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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..
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. reticulata
D. kaki
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.