Tangerines

Nature has gifted us with these scrumptious phoenix mandarins, medium-sized juice bombs with a thick glossy peel and loose skin. They usually have seeds and flesh that is orange-like in texture but tastes sweeter and stronger than a standard orange.

STORAGE

If you do not plan to consume all of your tangerines within three to four days, they must be refrigerated. They may be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

It is said that these oranges originated in India and reached China, where they were given the name "mandarin". They travelled to England and then to Italy, finally arriving in the Moroccan city of Tangier, where they were nicknamed "tangerine".

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Fights free radicals & reduces cancer risk
• Promotes healthy skin by reducing age-related spots
• Keeps your blood pressure and blood sugar levels steady
• Promotes heart health
• Calms an upset stomach
• Helps relieve stress
• Promotes strong bones
• Reduce hair loss

Good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, also supply smaller amounts of several B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. The edible seeds and the peel of kumquats provide a small amount of omega-3 fats

COMMON NAMES

Citrus Reticulata, The Mandarine Orange, Citrus Tangerina, Citrus Tangerina Tanaka, C. Tangerina