Oranges, this brightly colored, sweet and sour fruit, are loved by the public. It is not only rich in nutrients and sufficient water, but also rich in vitamin C and a variety of essential trace elements. Oranges are very nutritious, they can help us improve immunity, prevent colds, and also help digestion and promote appetite. Therefore, oranges are regarded as the main fruit of winter, whether they are eaten directly or juiced, they are a delicacy in winter.
In the process of buying oranges, we often encounter some troubles. Some oranges are as sweet as honey and have an endless aftertasteSome oranges are so sour that they make people frown;Some oranges have paper-thin skins that can be peeled to reveal the deliciousness of the fleshSome orange peels are as thick as armor and require force to peel them off. In fact, oranges are also divided into male and female oranges. Male oranges have more flesh and have a good taste, whereas female oranges have less flesh and have a poor taste.
So, how do you choose a male orange that tastes good?When choosing oranges, be sure to keep the following 5 points in mind:
The first point: look at the navel.
In fruit markets, some vendors mark oranges with the words "male" and "female" in order to attract consumers. In fact, oranges do have a male and female divide. However, unlike other fruits, male oranges have a sweeter taste for oranges. So, how do you tell the male and female of an orange?
To distinguish between male and female oranges, we only need to look at their umbilicus. Female oranges have a small opening above the umbilicus, which is called an "open umbilicus", while male oranges do not have this opening and show normal development. Many growers refer to this state as "umbilical cord".
When choosing oranges, it is advisable to choose male oranges. The reason is that the belly of the female orange is larger, not sweet in taste and has less moisture, which occupies the entire area of the orange petal, resulting in an incomplete orange petal. In contrast, male oranges have no belly fruit, and the orange petals remain intact and have a higher moisture content. Therefore, when we buy oranges, we should give preference to male oranges.
The second point: look at the color.
Color is also an important reference factor when picking oranges. Experienced growers once told me that oranges tend to taste sour and not sweet when they are greener and lighter. This is because this orange is not fully ripe and has a low sugar content in the pulp, so it will feel sour when eaten. On the other hand, if we choose oranges that tend to be yellow, orange, transparent or red, they will taste sweeter and more delicious.
The third point: look at the shape.
Oranges usually come in two different shapes, one is oval and the other is more rounded. In the case of oval-shaped oranges, the skin may sometimes be rough and heavier to the touch, so we may think that the skin of this orange is thicker and choose not to buy it. However, this view is wrong. In fact, oval-shaped oranges are good oranges. They are oval-shaped, have large bellies, and have pointed ends, and oranges of this shape tend to have the most flesh and sweetest. In contrast, round oranges are comparatively sour. Therefore, we should give preference to oval-shaped oranges. In addition, we should also be careful to avoid buying oversized oranges, because the larger the orange, the more likely it is to lose water near the stem, and the taste may become dry when eaten.
Number four: look at Fruity.
When choosing oranges, we not only need to pay attention to the color, size or shape of the orange, but also look closely at the fruit of the orange. Some oranges still have leaves on them, which are usually fresher because the retention of the leaves means that the harvest time is shorter and the moisture and nutrients inside the oranges are relatively abundant. When we see that the fruit pedicle of an orange is dry, shriveled, yellow, or peeling, we need to pay special attention. All of these phenomena may indicate that the orange has lost a lot of moisture and the flesh inside is relatively dry.
Point 5: Pinch it.
When we buy fruits, we often judge the freshness of the fruit by looking at its appearance. However, judging the freshness of a fruit based on its appearance alone is not enough, as some fruits may still look bright but have actually gone bad. Therefore, pinching the peel is a simple and effective way to judge the freshness of the fruit. When we pinch the peel of the orange and press it gently, we can feel the elasticity of the peel. If the peel can rebound quickly, it means that the cell structure inside the orange is still intact and well-hydrated, so it is relatively fresh. Conversely, if the peel does not rebound and recess into it, it may mean that the cell structure inside the orange has been damaged and the water loss is severe, so it is no longer fresh.
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