Tangerine
Weight: 5L
The tangerine is a variety of mandarin orange, named for its place of origin in Tangier, Morocco. While there are many varieties of tangerines on the market today, they are all considered hybrids of the mandarin orange.
Tangerines are a popular citrus fruit due in part to their strong, sweet flavor. They have a reputation for generally being sweeter than oranges. This makes them a delicious, healthy dessert option.
The Health Benefits Of Tangerines
Like all citrus fruits, tangerines have an abundance of vitamin C. They also have a moderate amount of vitamin A, with 100 grams of tangerine providing you with approximately 14% of your daily recommended vitamin A intake.
There are also reported health benefits to eating tangerine peels. The peel contains a super-flavonoid, or antioxidant, called tangeretin. Super-flavonoids have shown promise in studies as an effective way to lower cholesterol.
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