Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
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Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
West Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Rainfall
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..
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
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Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. reticulata
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and Miracle fruit
We might think that Tangerine and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Miracle fruit with peel is 53.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.