Tangerines are a type of mandarin that have a loose, thin skin that’s easy to peel, and a sweet flavour. Many people refer to tangerines as both tangerines and mandarins it can be confusing as not all mandarins are tangerines but all tangerines are mandarins. Tangerines are a special type of mandarin, and are distinguished by their deeper red hue. Tangerines, satsumas and clementines are all special varieties of mandarin oranges. Typically in grocery stores, fruit that is labeled as “mandarins” are actually tangerines. Their skin ranges in thickness, but is usually loosely attached to the fruit, making it easier to peel than an orange. The colour of the skin ranges from orange to reddish hue. Furthermore, the segments are smaller and tend to have a sweeter flavour. They come in a variety of sizes but all are typically smaller than oranges.

Mandarins are a type of orange citrus, and as one may have deduced by the name, originated from China. With varieties that range from big, palm-sized fruits with navels or smaller fruits with a pink or deep red flesh, oranges are simply sweet and juicy on their own and are a wonderful addition to many recipes. Oranges are a popular citrus fruit commonly served as a nutritious snack or juiced for a sweet and colourful drink.

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