Large tangerine Calories

A ripe large tangerine usually feels heavy for its size, smells fragrant, and gives slightly when pressed. Its peel does not have to be uniformly orange: green patches can remain even when the fruit is ripe.

Keep a large tangerine in a cool, dry, airy place if you plan to eat it soon. For longer storage, refrigerate it in the produce drawer and remove any fruit that becomes moldy or damaged.

Yes. Peel a large tangerine, separate the segments, remove any seeds, and freeze them in a sealed container. Thawed segments may be softer than fresh ones, so they work especially well in smoothies or cooked dishes.

Yes, the peel of a large tangerine is edible. Wash the fruit well under running water first, then use the zest in cooking or baking; the peel can taste bitter, so start with a small amount.

Some large tangerines have seeds and others are seedless, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Accidentally swallowing a seed is generally harmless, though you may prefer to remove the seeds because they can taste bitter.

Yes, rinse a large tangerine under running water before peeling it. Touching the peel and then the flesh can transfer surface dirt or germs to the edible segments, even when you do not plan to eat the peel.

Yes. Tangerine is a broad name for a type of mandarin citrus, while clementines are a particular mandarin variety. Large tangerines may have different seed content, peelability, and flavor from clementines.

Dogs can have a small amount of peeled large tangerine flesh as an occasional treat, but remove the peel and seeds. The fruit’s acidity and natural sugars can upset some dogs’ stomachs, so stop if yours reacts poorly.

Yes, a large tangerine can be a light, portable snack before exercise, especially when you want fruit rather than a heavy meal. Its segments are easy to eat, but allow time if citrus tends to bother your stomach.