Raw tangerines (mandarin oranges)

• Tangerines (Citrus reticula) are a variety of mandarin oranges and are often labeled as mandarin oranges or mandarins.
• Tangerines, like oranges are members of the citrus family and are closely related to clementines, which are a hybrid of mandarin oranges and sweet oranges.
• In the 1800s, tangerines received the name “tangerine” because they were imported through the city of Tangier in Morocco.
• Tangerines are a diverse citrus fruit ranging in flavor from very sweet to tart and ranging in shape from egg-sized to grapefruit-sized.
• Compared to oranges, tangerines are smaller, contain more water, and contain less acid and sugar.
• Tangerines are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamin, and folate.
• Tangerines contain many minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
• Tangerines are easy to digest due to their antioxidant, fiber and gluten free properties.
• Tangerines have a low glycemic index (GI).
• Eating whole tangerines is healthier than drinking tangerine juice due to the higher fiber content.
• Tangerines are highly acidic and could cause tooth enamel to erode over time if consumed regularly and in high quantities.
• Tangerines could last a week stored at room temperature and up to two weeks in the refrigerator.