Tangerine

Tangerine

Tangerine is small, mandarin orange with a sweet citrus fruit with a bright orange skin and easy-to-peel segments, Popular as a snack and in salads

About Tangerine

Tangerines are a type of mandarin orange known for their thin, loose skin and sweet, juicy segments. Popular as a snack and in salads, tangerines are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. They are typically harvested from November to April in the Northern Hemisphere and are often grown in subtropical climates.

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Seasonality

Winter

Growing Regions

United StatesSpainMoroccoSouth Africa

Categories

Characteristics

Scientific Name

Citrus reticulata

Colour

Orange

Texture

SmoothJuicy

Calories

53 per 100g

Taste Profile

SweetSour / Tart

Ripeness Indicators

Firm but slightly soft to touch; bright orange skin; fragrant citrus aroma

Edible Parts

Flesh, Segments, Peel (optional for zest)

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