


It is known to be among the world’s tastiest oranges. The navel oranges or also known as the “winter” orange, is categorized as sweet orange under the genus Citrus x sinensis. Different Types of Tangerines Navel oranges The tangerines peak season usually started from autumn to spring.īelow are the leading Tangerine varieties that are mostly available in the grocery store and supermarkets. The taste of the tangerine fruit is sweeter and less sour compared to an orange juice. While the fresh or dried peel is used as spices and ingredients for baking. Fresh tangerine fruits are often use in salads, main desserts menu, and other recipes. Tangerines are often peeled and eaten by hands. The hybrids with deep orange to reddish (blood oranges) peel are mandarins, while tangerines have deepest red orange skin. When a Tangerine fruit becomes ripened, its skin becomes firm to slightly soft, making it easy to peel. They contain less sugar, less acid, and are more watery. Tangerines are also smaller in size and slightly rounded compared to standard oranges. These mandarin types vary from sweet to tart taste. All tangerines are considered a family of Mandarins under the Swingle system. At present, China is the leading country that has the most tangerine production. The Tangerine, from the kingdom of Plantae and often referred to as Citrus x tangerina, is a variety of orange color citrus fruits that are composed of Mandarin orange and pomelo.
