What are Honey Tangerines
Honey tangerines are the sweetest type of tangerines that you can buy. Honey tangerines are easy to spot because they have distinctive deeply orange red or bright orange skins. Like their cousin the Honeybell these sweet tangerines are only available for a limited time during the winter. From around the end of January to early April is the peak season for honey tangerines which makes these super sweet tangerines perfect to use to make Valentine’s Day treats. Baskets full of tangerines can be used as Valentine gifts or as centerpieces for a Valentine’s Day party or wedding. You can also honey tangerines to make delicious preserves which can be enjoyed all year.
Honey tangerines are also sometimes referred to as Murcott oranges, named after the man who supposedly created the first hybrid. These tangerines are the result of cross breeding between a tangerine and a sweet orange. Honey tangerines have the vitamins and minerals of an orange, the deep orange color of an orange, and the small size and super sweetness of a tangerine. They heavy skin of a honey tangerine can be a bit more difficult to peel than the skin of a regular tangerine so if you’re using honey tangerines as snacks for kids you may need to peel the fruit for them or help them. Because these deliciously sweet tangerines have a lot of juice but don’t stay fresh for as long as other citrus fruits they are often made into cakes or other desserts.
Like Honeybell oranges these tangerines are prized for their super sweet taste. Unlike sugary snacks the natural tangerines are easily broken down by the body and that natural sugar is quickly turned into energy. So, even though they taste very sweet honey tangerines are a super healthy snack that can help you stay energized and focused. Eating these tasty little treats during the winter is a great way to keep from gaining extra during those cold winter months. Keep a box of honey tangerines around to use as snacks and get rid of candy bars and other sweets and you’ll lose weight in no time. With under one hundred calories and plenty of rich sweet taste these tangerines will satisfy your sugar cravings and help you stay full until your next meal.
Honey tangerines make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions because they are rare and don’t last very long. Surprise your loved ones this winter with a box of healthy honey tangerines as a gift.
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