Tangerine peel is a widely used Chinese herbal medicine, which has a variety of effects such as regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and dissolving phlegm. Due to the high medicinal value of tangerine peel, there are more and more tangerine peel products on the market, including some aged tangerine peel. So, how can you tell if tangerine peel is old?Some of the methods are described below.
Observe the appearance. The surface of real tangerine peel presents natural wrinkles and color, the color is brownish-yellow or brownish-red, and has a natural aged fragrance. The surface of aged tangerine peel is often too smooth, the color is too uniform, and there are no natural wrinkles and color. At the same time, aged tangerine peel is usually thicker, while real tangerine peel is thinner.
Smell the smell. Real tangerine peel has a unique aged aroma that develops gradually over time. Aged tangerine peel may not have this unique fragrance, or the fragrance may be unnatural and pungent.
Taste the palate. Real tangerine peel has a dry taste, with a slight bitterness and sweetness, while aged tangerine peel tends to be too soft and has no dryness, or the taste is unnatural, and may even have the taste of chemicals.
Check the packaging. Real tangerine peels are usually labeled with information such as the date of manufacture and place of origin, and the packaging is usually simple and functional. Aged tangerine peels may not have this information, or the information is not clear, and the packaging is too gorgeous.
Note**. Real tangerine peel** is higher, especially if it is stored for a long time, it is even more expensive. The aged tangerine peel** is relatively low, and some are even much lower than the real tangerine peel**.
It should be noted that some unscrupulous traders may use some methods to deceive consumers, such as dyeing tangerine peel and spraying it with water, so as to make tangerine peel look fresher and more beautiful. Therefore, when buying tangerine peel, be sure to choose a regular merchant and brand, and pay attention to the appearance, smell, taste and other aspects to ensure that you buy real tangerine peel.