Ass all of the Citrus Fruits in general Tangerines are also the fruit that contributes to better health and beauty. Citrus fruits are vital foods that achieve the vitamin-mineral optimum in our body.
In their composition Tangerines are very similar to oranges.
In a 100g of tangerines are 30mg of Vitamin C (an orange in a 100g has 50g of Vitamin C), so first of all Tangerines are a good source of Vitamin C, folate and beta-carotene. They also contain some B vitamins (B1, B2 and B3), Minerals, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and even 160mg of Potassium which is essential for a good functioning heart. Also; Lutein and Zeaxanthin.
Overall Citrus Fruits have a very low energy value - a 100g of tangerine has only 34 calories and there is more to add, one of the most important components like fiber which make the tangerine responsible for good digestion.
The most important phytochemicals of the tangerine are Flavonoids and Terpenes and the color is from Xantophyll. In the composition of tangerine is beta-carotene and by the degradation of beta-carotene mammals can synthesize Vitamin A which is responsible for good vision and a gorgeous velvet skin.
New research from The University of Western Ontario has discovered
a substance in tangerine skins that not only prevents obesity in mice,
but also offers protection against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis,
the underlying disease responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.
