Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish brown
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweetish
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Mexico
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
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..
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. reticulata
D. longan
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Tangerine and Longan
We might think that Tangerine and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Longan 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 Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.