Fans who have bought Xinhui tangerine peel know that Xinhui tangerine peel is usually "three-petaled". Some people may have questions, why are Xinhui tangerine peels all three-petaled?
As we all know, the unique quality of Xinhui tangerine peel is recognized all over the world. Among them, "three-petal peeling" is one of the symbols of Xinhui tangerine peel. The "Guangdong Province Local Standard Geographical Indication Product Xinhui Chenpi DB 4407T 70-2021" requires that the peeling method of Xinhui Chenpi generally adopts the traditional positive three-knife method or symmetrical two-knife method. Positive three knife method: the fruit is facing down
Draw three longitudinal knives from the top of the fruit to the fruit pedicle, leave the fruit pedicle connected, and peel off the three petals. Advantages: The three-petal peel is more uniform and symmetrical, which can greatly reduce the storage space. Disadvantages: Compared with the "symmetrical two-knife method", the efficiency of three-petal peeling will be lower. Symmetrical two-knife method: the fruit is facing upwards
Symmetrically reverse arc two knives from both sides of the fruit shoulder, leaving the top of the fruit to be connected, and the three petals are peeled off. Advantages: Using the T-shaped two-knife method, it will save effort, and the peeling time is relatively fast. Disadvantages: The Xinhui citrus peel opened by the T-shaped two-knife method has different sizes in the three petals. But whether it is three knives or two knives, in the end it is a three-petal peel. So why is Xinhui tangerine peel a three-petal open skin instead of two or four petals?Unique harvesting methodThe harvesting method of Xinhui tangerine peel is different from that of other citrus fruits. During the harvesting process, growers usually use the three-petal peeling method. This method of picking ensures that the citrus peel is intact and avoids breakage or breakage during the peeling process. At the same time, the three-petal peel also helps the grower to better control the thickness and size of the citrus peel, thus ensuring the quality and taste of the tangerine peel. The natural form of tangerine peelThe form of Xinhui tangerine peel is usually three-petaled. This is due to the fact that citrus peels are affected by factors such as light and temperature during the growth process, resulting in the formation of unique textures and shapes on the skin surface. This natural form makes the tangerine peel more homogeneous during storage and aging, which is conducive to the formation of aroma and taste.
Processing technology of tangerine peelIn the process of making Xinhui tangerine peel, the grower will dry, turn and store the citrus peel. These steps help the water in the tangerine peel to gradually evaporate and at the same time promote the aging process of the tangerine peel. In this process, the morphology of the tangerine peel will also gradually change, eventually forming the three-petal open skin form we see. Quality identification of tangerine peelThe quality identification of Xinhui tangerine peel is also based on the morphological characteristics of its three-petal peel. Generally speaking, tangerine peel can be considered high-quality because of its clear three-petal shape, neat texture, moderate thickness, and no damage. This form of tangerine peel will also be more prominent in aroma and taste, and it is the choice of people to pursue a high-quality life.
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