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Tangerine

Quýt Tangerine

Citrus reticulata

Citrus deliciosa

Rutaceae · Vỏ quả · Fruit peel · Cold-pressed

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) — botanical illustration
Citrus reticulata

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Tangerine is a cultivar of Citrus reticulata, same species as mandarin but different cultivar.

(+)-Limonene high. Oxidation products may sensitize.

Very low phototoxicity.

Store properly.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
(+)-Limonene85.0 – 95.0 %
γ-Terpinene2.0 – 6.0 %
α-Pinene1.0 – 2.5 %

Botanical source

Citrus reticulata cultivar tangerine. Main production: USA (Florida), Brazil.

Family Rutaceae.


Notes

Aroma close to mandarin but lighter and sweeter, a 'green tangerine' note differing from ripe mandarin.