Information about Fruits: Tangerine or Mandarin Orange

About tangerines or madarin oranges, information about the fruit, production, history and varieties in the world.

Tangerine or Mandarin Orange

On the morning of the 1st frost,

The gardener plucks and presents it;

Its perfume extends to all the seats of the guest;

Spurts upon the people.

China, 5th century

The U.S., Brazil, Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Japan are the main producers of tangerines. Much of the crop grown in the U.S. is in Florida. They are rich in vitamin C. They should be purchased when heavy and deep orange. Try a tangerine with sour cream.