And according to Japanese scientists, that’s not all. They also cut the risk of hardened arteries and insulin resistance. There’s no clear indication of who funded the study but it just “feels” right, doesn’t it?

Mandarins’Cut Liver Cancer Risk - BBC News

Mandarins include a diverse group of citrus fruits that are characterized by bright peel and pulp color, excellent flavor, easy-to-peel rind and segments that separate easily. Because all tangerines are mandarins but not all mandarins are tangerines, mandarins are commonly separated into four groups: Mediterranean, king, satsuma and common tangerines.

From HOME FRUIT PRODUCTION-MANDARINS, Julian W. Sauls, Professor & Extension Horticulturist, December, 1998 – Texas A&M Link to full article here.

[thanks, Jeff!]