Mandarin - beneficial properties and harm to health. What are the benefits, calorie content and vitamins in tangerines.

Tangerines, like other citrus fruits, contain large amounts of organic acids, fructose and sucrose, as well as many vitamins, among which ascorbic acid occupies a special place. Tangerines also contain vitamins A, K, B4 and D, minerals and phytoncides. The tangerine peel contains orange pigments, carotene and essential oils, which give these fruits a unique aroma. The calorie content of tangerines is relatively low, so they can be consumed by those who are watching their weight.

Nutritionists recommend tangerines to anyone who suffers from lack of appetite. In addition, by consuming tangerines, you can improve your metabolism and also provide the body with a large amount of essential vitamins.

Regular consumption of tangerines and tangerine juice improves digestion and strengthens the immune system. In addition, tangerines have a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal effect due to the presence of phytoncides in their composition. By consuming tangerine juice and tangerines as a prophylactic against many ailments, you can save yourself from the threat of various fungal skin diseases.

The powerful antimicrobial effect of tangerine juice and tangerine fruits is manifested in the treatment of such a serious disease as dysentery. Tangerines have hemostatic properties, so they are recommended for use in cases of heavy uterine bleeding during menopause.

The beneficial properties of tangerines are widely used in folk medicine. Thus, an alcoholic tincture of orange peel, which thins phlegm, is used to treat the upper respiratory tract, and decoctions and infusions of tangerine peel are used to treat diarrhea and are used as an antipyretic and antiemetic. Traditional medicine has long successfully used dried tangerine peel as a sedative.

In addition to using tangerines for medicinal purposes, they are widely used in cooking for preparing various dishes, both dessert and all kinds of savory snacks. Tangerines are indispensable when preparing gourmet confectionery products. Tangerine juice will improve the quality of any cream and give it a unique aroma, and fruit salads based on tangerines are distinguished by their sophistication and tenderness. Any meat or fish dish acquires a unique taste if you add tangerine sauce or gravy to it.

Photo: Delicious and appetizing tangerines.