The difference between oranges and tangerines

Many people say that oranges and tangerines are not the same fruit, but they can't tell what the difference is between the two, so they come to me and want to know a definite answer. After learning from many sources, I also found that there is not much difference between oranges and tangerines. Today I will take you to learn about it in detail.

The difference between oranges and tangerines

1. Oranges and tangerines are two regional names

In many areas, oranges and tangerines refer to the same fruit, but people in different regions say or write them differently, especially in northern China, where people usually write oranges as "juzi". In southern China, most people call it "orange". Basically, these two names refer to the same fruit.

2. What is an orange?

The tangerine is not the same fruit as the orange in terms of its origin, but it is difficult for people to tell them apart. The tangerine is the ripe fruit of the evergreen orange tree. The fruit is slightly flat in appearance and the peel is red and yellow. The flesh is juicy and tastes mainly sweet. This fruit is written as "tangerine", but in most areas its common name is "orange".

3. What is an orange?

Orange refers to the mature fruit of various citrus plants such as the Rutaceae family, such as the Fuchsia Mandarin Orange or the Vermilion Orange. There are many types of oranges, such as the golden orange, the sweet orange and the sour orange, which are common varieties of oranges. The fruit of the orange is relatively small and oblate. The peel is not dark in color and is relatively thin and loose, making it easier to peel. The orange flesh consists of seven to eleven petals, and the taste varies from sweet and sour, mostly sour.