Toby the Tangerine.

Proud to be orange.

TANGERPEDIA ~ SOME MIDLY INTERESTING TANGERINE RELATED FACTS.

Tangerine related to the Clementine, Mandarin and Satsuma. A tangerine is an orange-red mandarin with a particular citrus taste, which can be easily peeled.
Latin: Citrus reticulata.
Family: Rutaceae.

Random Tangerine facts.

Citrus reticulata is the scientific name of the tangerine tree, a small thorny fruit tree that has been cultivated in China for more than 2000 years.

Like the orange, lemon and grapefruit, it belongs to the rue family (rutaceae), it prefers a warm and sunny climate.

A small tangerine has more usable Vitamin C than a large orange.

The Tangerine is named after the North African city of Tangiers, from which the fruit was first shipped to Europe.

It is mostly grown in Japan, southern China, India, and the East Indies, but is also grown in the Middle East and the US.

There are more than 200 varieties of mandarins. The most popular are the sweet Satsuma, the Clementines, and the red-orange Dancy.

Although documented as far back as 1773, it wasn't seen in Europe and the Americas until the 19th century.

Tangerines are high in antioxidant Vitamin C, which may help to prevent cancer and boosts the immune system. They also contain folate, beta-carotene, and Vitamins B1, 2, and 3.

Citrus contains nutrients that can promote healthy skin and protect the brain against age-related mental decline.

Tangerine Essential Oil is reported to have health benefits including the following anti septic, anti spasmodic, cytophylactic, depurative, sedative, stomachic and tonic.

So there you go, 10 almost interesting random facts about the humble tangerine.