Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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 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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
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..
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Argentina
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. reticulata
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Tangerine and Quince
We might think that Tangerine and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.