Tangerine
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About

An orange-colored citrus fruit that is a variety of the Mandarin orange. Tangerines are grown in Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas.

Information
Other names: Mandarin, Tangelo, Clementine, Temple
Translations: Mandarīns, Mandarinas, Mandarină, Mandarina, Quýt, Mandarynka, Mandarijn, कीनू, Tangerina, Мандарин, Μανταρίνι, يوسفي, 귤, Mandarinka, Jeruk keprok, Dalanghita, 橘子, Mandarina, Mandarinka, Mandarino, מנדרינה, Мандарина, タンジェリン, Mandarine, Mandarine, Mandarina, Мандарин, Mandariini, Мандарина


Physical Description
Tangerines are smaller than oranges with bright orange skins and slightly looser peels than oranges.
Colors: Bright Orange


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Mild, Sweet
Mouthfeel: Crisp, Juicy
Substitutes: Mandarin oranges


Selecting and Buying
Choosing: Choose tangerines that are heavy for their size, an indication that they are juicier. The fruit should not be soft. 
Buying: Tangerines are available to buy in Metro grocery stores all year round.
Procuring: Tangerines are grown in Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas.
Each variety has its own short season, lasting approximately 2-3 months.


Preparation and Use
Choose tangerines that are heavy for their size, an indication that they are juicier. The fruit should not be soft. 
Cleaning: Scrub the outside of the tangerine, peel off the skin and run the tangerine under cold water. 


Conserving and Storing
Store the tangerine in a cool (not cold) place. Cold will damage the fruit. If the tangerines are placed in a plastic bag, punch small holes in the bag to avoid the condensation which could damage the fruit.


Social/Political

History: Tangerines are native to China.
The name “tangerine” is derived from the ancient, walled Moorish town of Tangier in northern
Morocco, where the fruit grows in abundance.