
How to select
Choose heavy tangerines that feel firm or slightly soft. Look for tangerines that are a deep, bright orange rather than brown.
How to prepare
Simply peel the tangerine and separate each slice to eat or use in a recipe. Tangerines can also be cut into slices like an orange and used as a garnish.
How to store
Store tangerines in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Peak season
Fall, winter
Ways to use
- Add tangerine slices to coleslaw or tuna salad for a delicious and colorful treat.
- Pack them for lunch or for a picnic; they are deliciously sweet and easy to peel.
- Add tangerines to a stir fry with chicken, broccoli, and onions.
Fun facts
- Tangerines are the easiest citrus fruit to peel.
- Tangerines get their name from Tangier, Morocco.
- Tangerine oil can manage stress and anxiety.
- Tangerines were once a common addition to Christmas stockings.
Nutrition info and facts
Tangerines help the body break down food for energy and brain power. Tangerines contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that protect the body from disease and support overall wellness.
1 medium tangerine = 47 calories, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26% DV vitamin C
Learn more
Growing citrus indoors (UMN Extension)
Sources
Have a Plant. Tangerine.
Healthline. 9 Intriguing benefits of tangerines. September 6, 2021.
Outpsan. 30 fun facts about citrus fruit.