4 simple tips
How to tell the difference between good and bad tangerines in the supermarket
Bad mandarins? You can avoid this disappointment if you pay attention to 4 things when buying
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Buying mandarins is always a challenge, because we are often unlucky and the little minis taste anything but tasty. But there are things that you should definitely pay attention to when buying. With these tips, nothing goes wrong!
Everyone has probably seen it before. You look forward to a delicious tangerine, the fresh scent when you unwind the peel increases the anticipation of the healthy citrus fruit. But what you then have in your hand are often inedible dry pieces that you throw directly into the trash. Do you know? Then you should take these four tips to heart. After that, all you will have to do in the supermarket is prove that you have the right hand.
Good or Bad Tangerine? It’s all in the details
Tip 1: the weight of the tangerine
The freshness of the citrus fruit is shown by its weight. The reason: the longer a mandarine is separated from the tree, the more juice, i.e. weight, it loses. If you are spoiled for choice, weigh the fruits against each other and go for the heavy ones.
Tip 2: the cup test
The fresh test of the peel can also help. It shouldn’t give in to light pressure and should be nice and firm. A resilient peel could indicate a loss of juice due to storage for too long.
Tip 3: the tear-off point
Look for the tear point where the vitamin C bomb was picked from the branch. At best, it appears white and soft. If, on the other hand, it is brown, this is an indication that the fruit chambers are already drying out.
Tip 4: the green leaves
The mandarine still has stems and leaves when you buy it? Great, because this will give you the next clues. Lush green and flexible leaves indicate a fresh product. However, the leaves wither very quickly. Slightly dried leaves are therefore not a problem, as they are sensitive to storage.
Do you love mandarins and especially in winter you can’t do without the delicious orange-colored minis? We’ll tell you what happens if you eat tangerines every day.
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