Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.80 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
10.58 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.81 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
10.20 mg7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.31 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.15 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
37.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
20.00 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
48.00 mg67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
85.17 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Spain
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Citrus
Litchi
Species
C. reticulata
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Soapberry