Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
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 cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Orange
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
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..
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata
C. maxima
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tangerine and Pomelo
We might think that Tangerine and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Pomelo with peel is 53.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.