Tangerine facts for kids
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C. reticulata
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A tangerine is a type of citrus fruit that's very similar to a mandarin orange. These tasty fruits are usually smaller than regular oranges and are super easy to peel. Many people think tangerines are sweeter and have a stronger flavor than oranges, and they are less sour too!
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What Are Tangerines?
Tangerines are a popular fruit that belongs to the Citrus family, just like lemons and grapefruits. They are a specific kind of mandarin orange. Their scientific name is Citrus reticulata.
How Do Tangerines Look and Taste?
Tangerines are known for their bright orange color and their easy-to-remove skin. This makes them a great snack because you don't need a knife to enjoy them! Their flesh is juicy and often has a sweet, slightly tangy taste that many people love. They are usually less sour than common oranges.
How Are Tangerines Used?
Most of the time, people simply peel tangerines and eat them fresh. They are a perfect snack for lunchboxes or a quick energy boost. You can also find tangerines used in different ways:
- They are often added to salads to give them a fresh, sweet, and tangy flavor.
- In some types of cooking, like Sichuan cuisine from China, the dried peel of tangerines is used as a special ingredient to add unique flavors to dishes.
Tangerines and Clementines
You might have heard of Clementines. These are another type of citrus fruit that are very similar to tangerines. Sometimes, clementines are even considered a type of tangerine, and they can be used in similar ways. They are also small, sweet, and easy to peel.
Images for kids
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A tangerine
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A botanical illustration of a Manurco tangerine, painted by Royal Charles Steadman in January, 1926.
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Tangerine or Narangi fruit during winters in Delhi
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Narangi tree in Mohali
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Narangi fruit
See also
In Spanish: Citrus × tangerina para niños
