Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Orange
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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..
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. reticulata
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Grape
Difference Between Tangerine and Raisin
We might think that Tangerine and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Raisin with peel is 53.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Raisin is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.