Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Heart burn
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Tangy, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
South Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Rainfall, 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..
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. reticulata
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Nightshade
Difference Between Tangerine and Tamarillo
We might think that Tangerine and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.