Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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 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 Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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..
NA
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. reticulata
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.