Tangerine

The tangerine belongs to the citrus family and originates from China. The most popular clementines were named after the monk Clement Rodier (1829-1904) who identified this particular variety in Algeria. They look like small oranges, have an orange peel and a wonderful aroma. Cultivation in Greece covers an area of ​​approximately 70,000 hectares. In first place is Argolida, with 19,200 acres, followed by Arta, Laconia, Chania, Korinthia, Thesprotia, Etoloakarnania, Messinia, etc. Tangerines are a valuable guardian of health: a rich source of vitamin A and carotene that contribute to the proper development of teeth and bones and participate in the formation of rhodopsin, a pigment with a particularly beneficial effect on vision and a protective effect against macular degeneration. It is also rich in vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium.