Tangerines Kitchen Basics

Is it good to eat a lot of tangerines?
What is the difference between cuties and tangerines?
Is there a difference between tangerines and clementines?
What is a cross between a tangerine and an orange?

Is it good to eat a lot of tangerines?

The biggest concern for most fruits, including tangerines, is their high amount of naturally occurring sugar. However, tangerines are also a good source of fiber. Fiber limits the overall absorption of sugar from fruit. Experts recommend eating five servings of fruit per day.

What is the difference between cuties and tangerines?

Cutie tangerines are really two different varieties sold under one brand name. They are popular for their size, easy-to-peel skin, and seedlessness. Cuties are either murcott mandarins, also known as tangerines, or clemenules. Whichever variety is represented by the Cuties® name is dependent upon the season.

Is there a difference between tangerines and clementines?

You can distinguish it from a tangerine by its slightly smaller size, brighter orange color, and smoother, shinier skin. It's also even easier to peel than a tangerine because the skin is thinner. Clementines tend to be slightly more oval in shape than tangerines, with a flat spot on the top and bottom.

What is a cross between a tangerine and an orange?

The tangelo takes its name from the fact that it's a cross between the tangerine, part of the mandarin-orange family, and the pomelo, a fruit similar to a grapefruit. Tangelos inherit the best traits from both parents. ... It's about the size of a small orange with a thin yellow-orange skin.