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Mandarin Oranges
A mandarin orange is a small citrus fruit. The fruits are prized around the world for their easily
removed peels and sweet, zesty flavor. These fruits are an excellent source of vitamins C and A.
They can be eaten in salads or desserts, as well as just eaten raw. According to nutritionists, you
should eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits like mandarin oranges per day day.
History
The roots of the mandarin orange appear to lie in China and Southeast Asia, where the fruit has
been bred and cultivated for centuries. The fruits are named for the rich orange robes of the
Mandarins, high ranking court officials in classical Chinese culture. The West was introduced to the fruit in 1805, when specimen trees were
imported to England from China. By the mid-1800s, it was being grown in the Mediterranean, and some consumers had also been introduced to
the tangerine from Morocco. In the United States, mandarins were cultivated as early as 1850, when examples were brought to the South from
China. Since then, cultivation of the fruits quickly exploded, and the orange gained a soft spot in the hearts of many consumers. Looking for easy
recipe videos to help you out?
Flavor
Unlike some other members of the orange family, the mandarin orange is not routinely juiced. Canned products are often used in desserts, since
the canning process often includes the use of a sweetening syrup which enhances the naturally sweet flavor of the mandarin. It is eaten out of
hand, added to fruit salads, and included in jams and similar preserved foods. Mandarins tend to be less sour than their citrus relatives, making
them popular with consumers of all ages, and people often find them easier to eat because of the loose skin.
Benefits
Vitamin C improves the skin both when taken internally and applied topically to the skin. Mandarin orange is good for the health of the skin. As
these fruits are chock full of vitamin C, they make your skin glow. In addition, the antioxidants protect the skin from free radical damage, which
leads to aging of the skin.
The carotenoids that are contained in mandarin oranges, due to the high vitamin A content, have been shown to reduce the risk of liver cancer.
They are also good for lowering cholesterol levels. They produce synephrine, located underneath the orange peel, which reduces the body's
production of cholesterol.
Yang is the freelance writer for e-commerce website in the food industry. 21food.com is just a place for you to look for any delicious foods! Our
21food.com provide E-commerce business directory for importing & exporting of global food products, especially Chinese food products.

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Mandarin oranges

  • 1. Mandarin Oranges A mandarin orange is a small citrus fruit. The fruits are prized around the world for their easily removed peels and sweet, zesty flavor. These fruits are an excellent source of vitamins C and A. They can be eaten in salads or desserts, as well as just eaten raw. According to nutritionists, you should eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits like mandarin oranges per day day. History The roots of the mandarin orange appear to lie in China and Southeast Asia, where the fruit has been bred and cultivated for centuries. The fruits are named for the rich orange robes of the Mandarins, high ranking court officials in classical Chinese culture. The West was introduced to the fruit in 1805, when specimen trees were imported to England from China. By the mid-1800s, it was being grown in the Mediterranean, and some consumers had also been introduced to the tangerine from Morocco. In the United States, mandarins were cultivated as early as 1850, when examples were brought to the South from China. Since then, cultivation of the fruits quickly exploded, and the orange gained a soft spot in the hearts of many consumers. Looking for easy recipe videos to help you out? Flavor Unlike some other members of the orange family, the mandarin orange is not routinely juiced. Canned products are often used in desserts, since the canning process often includes the use of a sweetening syrup which enhances the naturally sweet flavor of the mandarin. It is eaten out of hand, added to fruit salads, and included in jams and similar preserved foods. Mandarins tend to be less sour than their citrus relatives, making them popular with consumers of all ages, and people often find them easier to eat because of the loose skin. Benefits Vitamin C improves the skin both when taken internally and applied topically to the skin. Mandarin orange is good for the health of the skin. As these fruits are chock full of vitamin C, they make your skin glow. In addition, the antioxidants protect the skin from free radical damage, which leads to aging of the skin. The carotenoids that are contained in mandarin oranges, due to the high vitamin A content, have been shown to reduce the risk of liver cancer. They are also good for lowering cholesterol levels. They produce synephrine, located underneath the orange peel, which reduces the body's production of cholesterol. Yang is the freelance writer for e-commerce website in the food industry. 21food.com is just a place for you to look for any delicious foods! Our 21food.com provide E-commerce business directory for importing & exporting of global food products, especially Chinese food products.