What are the differences between oranges, mandarines and tangerines?
A thin-skinned citrus fruit that is typically small in size with a flattened oval shape and a bright orange coloring. Tangerines and mandarins are sometimes mistakenly referred to as the same fruit but tangerines are actually a subgroup of the mandarins, so all tangerines are classified as a type of mandarin orange. However, not all mandarin oranges are tangerines. The primary difference between the two species is their skin color. The tangerine has a darker reddish orange skin and the mandarin is lighter orange in color. The tangerine is the most common mandarin orange available. The thin peelable outer skin separates nicely from an inner flesh that is juicy, aromatic, and sweet to tart flavored, depending on the variety selected. When the outer skin is peeled away, the inner flesh, which may contain many seeds or be seedless depending on the type, can be easily removed and sectioned into slices. Mandarins are known for their easily separated slices that make serving the fruit a simpl
