Mandarins are part of the Rutaceae family, the Citrus genus, and the aurantioideas subgenus. Mandarins are the most consumed citrus fruit in the world. They are grown in tropical and subtropical climates, as they do not tolerate low temperatures.
It is proven that consuming citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits mainly protect against colds, due to their high content of vitamin C. and have other powerful benefits.
The main mandarin-producing countries are: Brazil, USA, China, Mexico, Spain, India, Iran, Italy, and Argentina. In Spain, the largest producer is the Valencian Community, followed by Andalusia, Murcia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands.
Properties / Health of Mandarins
Varieties / Season of Mandarins
Mandarin Recipes
Mandarins contain 88% water, Carbohydrates, and a lot of Fiber. They are excellent for weight loss diets mainly due to the citric acid they contain, among other things. They help burn fat.
Mandarins contain:
Vitamins: Lots of C, Pro vitamin A, and in smaller amounts B1, B2, B3, B6.
Immune system: Strengthens defenses, generation of red and white blood cells. Resistance to infections.
Cardiovascular problems, degenerative diseases.
Cough, colds, flu.
Obesity problems.
Prevents proper fetal development during pregnancy.
Pregnant and lactating women.
Antiseptic properties in urinary and digestive tracts.
Anti-inflammatory.
Vision, hair, nails.
Collagen, bones, teeth.
Should NOT consume: those with digestive problems: gastritis, hiatal hernia, acidity, ulcers; kidney diseases or kidney stones.
There are more than 1,600 species in the Rutaceae family and only 20 species in the Citrus genus.
There are 4 basic varieties of mandarins: satsumas, clementines, clemenvillas, and hybrids. We refer to the characteristics of the most common mandarins in the markets in each variety: Satsumas: have little flavor but are the first to arrive in the market.
Okitsu / Owari: few seeds, medium size, good flavor, good storage, one of the first of the season.
Clausellina: low quality, little flavor, one of the first of the season.
Clementines: good flavor, peel easily.
Marisol: good size, good peel color, lots of juice, little flavor, also one of the first of the season.
Oronules: lots of juice, one of the first of the season but with the best flavor. Bright appearance and few seeds.
Clemenule: available mid-season, good size and intense color. Lots of juice, great flavor, easy to peel. Few seeds. A mutation of this is Clemenpons, slightly smaller.
Thin Clement
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Mandarins are part of the Rutaceae family, the Citrus genus, and the aurantioideas subgenus. Mandarins are the most consumed citrus fruit in the world. They are grown in tropical and subtropical climates, as they do not tolerate low temperatures.
It is proven that consuming citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits mainly protect against colds, due to their high content of vitamin C. and have other powerful benefits.
The main mandarin-producing countries are: Brazil, USA, China, Mexico, Spain, India, Iran, Italy, and Argentina. In Spain, the largest producer is the Valencian Community, followed by Andalusia, Murcia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands.
Properties / Health of Mandarins
Varieties / Season of Mandarins
Mandarin Recipes
Mandarins contain 88% water, Carbohydrates, and a lot of Fiber. They are excellent for weight loss diets mainly due to the citric acid they contain, among other things. They help burn fat.
Mandarins contain:
Vitamins: Lots of C, Pro vitamin A, and in smaller amounts B1, B2, B3, B6.
Immune system: Strengthens defenses, generation of red and white blood cells. Resistance to infections.
Cardiovascular problems, degenerative diseases.
Cough, colds, flu.
Obesity problems.
Prevents proper fetal development during pregnancy.
Pregnant and lactating women.
Antiseptic properties in urinary and digestive tracts.
Anti-inflammatory.
Vision, hair, nails.
Collagen, bones, teeth.
Should NOT consume: those with digestive problems: gastritis, hiatal hernia, acidity, ulcers; kidney diseases or kidney stones.
There are more than 1,600 species in the Rutaceae family and only 20 species in the Citrus genus.
There are 4 basic varieties of mandarins: satsumas, clementines, clemenvillas, and hybrids. We refer to the characteristics of the most common mandarins in the markets in each variety: Satsumas: have little flavor but are the first to arrive in the market.
Okitsu / Owari: few seeds, medium size, good flavor, good storage, one of the first of the season.
Clausellina: low quality, little flavor, one of the first of the season.
Clementines: good flavor, peel easily.
Marisol: good size, good peel color, lots of juice, little flavor, also one of the first of the season.
Oronules: lots of juice, one of the first of the season but with the best flavor. Bright appearance and few seeds.
Clemenule: available mid-season, good size and intense color. Lots of juice, great flavor, easy to peel. Few seeds. A mutation of this is Clemenpons, slightly smaller.