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Tangerine

Tangerine is a variety of the Mandarin orange. It is a member of the citrus family and produces rather small and sweet fruits that are easy to peel. Like other citrus fruits, tangerines contain a lot of vitamins. Here follows some basic information on tangerine and photos of the tangerine.

Tangerine fruits in tree

Basic information on tangerine

Scientific name Citrus reticulata
Synonym Citrus nobilis
English Mandarin orange
English Mandarin
English Mandarine
English Tangerine
Dutch Mandarijn
Dutch Tangerijn
Spanish Mandarino
French Mandarinier
French Mandarine
German Mandarine
Italian Mandarino
  Note: There are many varieties of tangerine with different colors and taste. Some are called tangerine, others are called mandarins, and sometimes these names are mixed.
   
Family: Rutaceae
Order: Sapindales
   
Origin: The origin of tangerines or mandarin oranges is in south-eastern Asia and the Philippines.
Distribution: Most tropical and subtropical countries.
Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen
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Uses: Usually eaten fresh, for example as a dessert fruit. Segments are sometimes sold canned. Also used to produce tangerine juice.

Proverbs

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Did you know that?

  • Tangerine orchards in Thailand have been blamed for deforestation and cause environmental damage because of abundant pesticide use.

Recipes

Tangerine Juice

Ingredients:
1) 3 tangerine fruits
2). 1/5 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
Clean the fruits, cut them in half and squeeze them.
Add salt and stir well.
Serve as a cool drink (from fridge).

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