Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. reticulata
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Tangerine and Red Currant
We might think that Tangerine and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.