What is Tangelo?
A deliciously sweet fruit most often mistaken for an unusually shaped orange, the tangelo is a bright red-orange hybrid of a tangerine and grapefruit. With an unmistakable sweetness countered by a tart aftertaste (courteous of its grapefruit ancestor), tangelos are the size of a fist and topped by a characteristic knob. Alternatively known as Honeyballs, tangelos are seedless, easy to peel and have a thick skin similar that of oranges. The most popular and prolific variety of the tangelo is the Minneola, a cross between the Duncan grapefruit and Darcy tangerine. An incredibly juicy and flavourful variety, Minneola tangelos can be substituted for oranges or tangerines in any recipe, for a slightly sweeter result. December through February is the best times to consume this fruit.
Tangelo, Ugli, Rangpur Fruit, Pluot, and Yuzu. All are hybrid fruits and most are fruits that consumers have rarely seen. But just like the rise of the Meyer lemon (a fellow hybrid) these fruits are poised to become the next can’t-live-without fruit favorites
Health Benefits of Tangelo
Build body resistance against infections: Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infections and scavenges harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. Vitamin C also helps to prevent respiratory problems such as asthma and lung cancer. Vitamin C has been shown to lower blood pressure, and therefore lessen the probability of hypertension. A diet with a high intake of the nutrients and compounds provided by tangelos may help decrease the risk of several serious medical conditions.
Prevent or relieve constipation: Dietary fiber also helps in lowering the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. The average tangelo has just 70 calories. It also has two grams of fiber and high water content. This makes people feel more satisfied after they eat tangelos. The fruit is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and lose weight at the same time.
Nutritional Value of Tangelo
Tangelo is a great source of flavonoids, potassium, folic acid and vitamin C. Tangelos are also a great source of dietary fiber and are low in both saturated and unsaturated fat.
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