Synonym(s)
citrus nobilis; Tangerine; Tangerine tree
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Mandarin denotes a citrus plant from the rhombic family on the one hand, and the orange-coloured fruit of the plant on the other. The original distribution area of the mandarin tree is in South East Asia (especially the Philippines).
Citrus reticulata shoots long, narrow, robust leaves. The small flowers are small, pure white and very aromatic. The orange tangerine fruits have a typical, somewhat flattened, round shape and are easy to peel. The flesh is orange-red, juicy, seedy and very sweet.
The main ingredients are limonene, methylanthranilate, geraniol, citral, citronellal
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer