![]() ![]() Mandarin oranges originated in China and together with its cultivar the tangerine they belong to the family of Rutaceae in horticultural circles. More Interesting facts about mandarins and its hybrid the tangerine. Tangerines and the other cultivars of the mandarin fruit are all part of the citrus family.They are similar in nutritional value consisting of 50 calories, 2g of fibre, 2tsp of sugar vitamin C and other anti-oxidants.Tangerines are a bit tart compared with the sweeter mandarin.It survives better in high temperatures and dry conditions.It has a sturdy skin and that makes it a better export option as it does not bruise so easily.A darker orange skin that is rougher and thicker and more difficult to peel.All these hybrids are basically mandarins. There are clementine, satsumas, Tangors, and owari to name a few. The University of California has over one hundred and sixty different hybrids and varieties of mandarins. Mandarins certainly offer a great deal of health benefits all packed into a small citrus fruit that looks like an orange. They lower blood pressure and are a great source of fibre.Mandarins have synephrine that lowers bad cholesterol.Research tells us eating mandarins can lower the risk of liver cancer.The scent from the peel has been used in perfumes.Provides flavour for candy, bubble gum and ice-cream.Harvested in winter and canned easily to be available all year round.Good source of vitamin A and folic-acid as well as sources of flavonoids and antioxidants.Loose soft easy to peel skins and sweet fruit. ![]() Look at the qualities of each fruit and see how they compare. It can withstand drier conditions and some heavy handling better than the mandarin. This is because it has a tougher skin and transports better. The mandarin is sweet and soft but the tangerine on the other hand is sought after as an export fruit. The mandarin orange became popular because it is easier to peel than an ordinary orange and the other members of the citrus family. It was imported into Europe from Tangiers, Morocco in the 1800s. The tangerine gets its name from Tangiers. Their name Mandarin originates from the Chinese officials called Mandarins who wore orange clothing as a signature colour of their official importance. There are some differences attributed to the skin, the colour, the taste and the shape. That sounds complicated, but it simply means there are great similarities between the fruits because the tangerine is a variety of mandarin and a sub group of that species. Rich in vitamin C and other health benefits they really do seem to be the same, but in the final analysis a mandarin is a mandarin and the tangerine is a cultivar of the mandarin, therefore a tangerine can be a mandarin, but a mandarin cannot be a tangerine because a tangerine is a mandarin!. When you peel them and open them up they have segments of orange flavoured fruit and are delicious to eat. Confused about the difference between tangerines, clementines and mandarins? Here’s the lowdown: Both tangerines and clementines are mandarins.At face value the mandarin and the tangerine look the same, smell the same and belong to the citrus family of fruits. Not familiar with Cuties? They’re a sweet tasting mandarin orange. Tangerine Versus Clementine Versus Mandarin If you like jam on your toast, try this two-ingredient Martha Stewart recipe for tangerine marmalade. Incorporate sectioned tangerines into a fruit compote or fruit salad. Use them in muffins, sweetbreads and cakes or toss some zest and a spritz of juice on vegetables such as asparagus. A convenient place to find recipes is the Cuties website. We usually think of tangerines as a sweet grab-n-go snack, but there are many other ways to enjoy this nutritious fruit. It’s always a good idea to arm yourself with healthy snacks so you don’t succumb to the candy jar or tuck into Krispy Crème Donuts. You’ll be glad you did when your meeting runs late or a sugar craving strikes like a bolt of lightning. “Don’t leave home without a Cutie.” That’s become my mantra for my weight loss clients.
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