The health benefits of tangerine are primarily improving the immune system and fighting infections such as colds and flu. Being rich in vitamin A, C, fiber and potassium, this fruit also improves digestion and intestinal transit, and is great to consume at any time of the day.
The properties of tangerine are mainly of antioxidant action, its main benefits for the body are:
- Prevent heart disease;
- Prevent high cholesterol and atherosclerosis;
- Strengthen the immune system;
- Prevent stroke;
- Prevent and control diabetes and hypertension;
- Improve digestion and bowel function;
- Act as a natural tranquilizer.
To get the benefits of tangerine in improving intestinal transit and controlling diabetes, one should consume the fruit with the bagasse, as this is the rich fiber part of mandarin.
Tangerine is also known as bergamot, gourmande and clove orange, and can be consumed as plain fruit or in juice and dessert recipes, and the leaves and stem of the plant can also be used for the preparation of teas and infusions. Its scientific name is Citrus aurantium Bergamia and can be bought in supermarkets, free markets and in natural products stores.
Tangerine Nutrition Information
The following table shows the nutritional information of 100 g of tangerine.
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 38 | Magnesium | 8 |
| Proteins | 0.8 | Calcium | 13 |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 | Potassium | 131 |
| Fats | 0.1 | Vitamin C | 48.8 |
| Fibers | 0.9 | Vitamin A | 27 |
Tangerine vitamin C is also important for increasing the absorption of iron in the intestine. Therefore, you should eat this fruit as a dessert for lunch and dinner to help prevent anemia.
Benefits of tangerine for skin and hair
In addition to being consumed in desserts, juices and teas, tangerine is also used in the manufacture of beauty products as skin and hair creams. The tangerine extract has the power to act as astringent and moisturizing, nourishing the skin and helping to lighten blemishes. In the hair, the extract of this fruit acts to avoid the seborrhea and stimulating the growth of the threads.
Recipes with tangerine
Tangerine is a very versatile citrus that can be consumed in natura, being great to lose weight and that can be consumed in case of diabetes. It can also be used to make juice, to use in the fruit salad and in the preparation of cakes and pies. Here's how you can use tangerine in recipes.
Tangerine Gelatin
Ingredients
- 300 ml of tangerine juice
- 1 package agar gel-agar
- 700 ml of water
Method of preparation
Boil the water and then dissolve the agar-agar gelatin and then add the tangerine juice, stirring constantly. Then just keep in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until completely firm.
Tangerine Cake
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 glass of brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soft margarine
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1 glass of freshly prepared tangerine juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- rasp of the tangerines used in the preparation of the juice
Method of preparation
Beat the sugar, butter and eggs very well and after forming a light homogenous cream, gradually add the flour, oats and tangerine juice until everything is very well mixed. Then add the tangerine zest and baking powder and baking soda. Bring to the fire to roast in greased and floured form for about 40 minutes.
