Tangerine

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Tangerines are exceptionally low in purines and are classified as safe for people with gout when eaten as whole fruit. Although they

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Good
  • Provides vitamin C to help lower serum urate; supplies potassium and fiber; promotes hydration; negligible purine content
Bad
  • Natural fructose content is a theoretical concern, but whole fruit (with its fiber and water matrix) does not trigger flares — only juice/concentrated fructose sources pose risk

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