foto: YouTube/Nurul Hasan
Brilio.net - Oranges are one of the fruits that many people like. Its sweet taste and distinctive citrus aroma make this fruit often chosen as an everyday snack. However, apart from being consumed directly as a snack, oranges are also often processed into delicious desserts such as ice, cakes and pudding.
The sweet taste of oranges can certainly make various preparations tastier. Unfortunately, not all types of oranges have a sweet taste. Some even taste sour and bland. This is often obtained from local or organic types of oranges that are not sweetened.
In fact, basically, you need certain tricks to distinguish between local oranges which have a sweet and sour taste. So, to differentiate them, many people choose to taste or peel the oranges they want to buy. However, of course not all fruit can be peeled to taste.
Instead, you can imitate the trick of distinguishing local oranges as done by a man named Nurul Hasan. Through his personal YouTube account, Nurul Hasan admitted that he could distinguish oranges from their external appearance. Therefore, you can imitate it easily.
"To choose sweet oranges, we have to choose old or ripe oranges. If the oranges chosen are not yet ripe or are harvested when they are still young, they will definitely be sour or not yet sweet. Usually the oranges are not delicious," said a YouTube user Nurul Hasan.
Tricks to differentiate between sweet and sour local oranges.
As reported by BrilioFood on Friday (1/3), the difference between ripe (sweet) and young (unripe) local oranges can be seen from the outer skin. Ripe or sweet oranges usually have smooth, non-wrinkled skin. In fact, it is so smooth that the orange peel will look shiny.
photo: YouTube/Nurul Hasan
Meanwhile, oranges that taste sour because they are still young tend to have rough skin. According to Nurul Hasan, the appearance of the skin like this indicates that the orange is not fully ripe, so the taste is definitely sour or even astringent.
To distinguish these characteristics, you can touch or rub the surface of the orange peel. If it feels smooth, of course the orange is old and sweet. Avoid oranges that feel rough when rubbed because this indicates they are not yet ripe.
photo: YouTube/Nurul Hasan
The next difference can be seen from the skin color. Ripe or sweet local oranges usually have a slightly dark color. In contrast to bright yellow or green oranges, they tend to be sour because they are still unripe.
Not only that, you can also differentiate local oranges by pressing the outside. Sweet oranges have a soft texture when pressed. If they are still hard, it means the local oranges are not yet ripe and the taste is sour.
photo: YouTube/Nurul Hasan
Apart from that, you can also differentiate sweet and sour local oranges from the thickness of their skin. If an orange has very thick skin, it is usually not yet ripe or tastes sour. On the other hand, if the orange peel feels thin, then the orange is ripe, sweet and ready to be consumed.
How to store citrus fruit so it doesn't wrinkle
Storing oranges properly can maintain their freshness longer and prevent them from wrinkled quickly. To store citrus fruit so it doesn't wrinkle, here are several methods you can try:
1. Store in a room with the right temperature.
Oranges should be stored in a cool place, between 8-12 degrees Celsius (46-54 degrees Fahrenheit). Avoid storing oranges in places that are too hot or too cold.
2. Avoid storing in the refrigerator.
Refrigerator temperatures that are too cold can make orange peels wrinkle. It's better to store oranges in a fruit rack or a cool place in the house.
3. Don't stack oranges.
Avoid stacking oranges on top of each other, because pressure can make the orange peel wrinkle quickly.
4. Keep away from heat sources.
Oranges should not be stored close to heat sources, such as radiators or ovens.
5. Store in an open container.
Oranges should be stored in containers that provide sufficient ventilation. It's best to avoid closed containers that can make the air around the oranges become humid.
6. Check regularly.
Always check the condition of oranges regularly. If any oranges start to wrinkle, use them immediately or separate them from the other oranges.
7. Do not wash before storing.
Avoid washing oranges before storing, unless they will be consumed immediately. Wet it only when you are about to consume it.
8. Use tissue paper.
Wrap each orange in tissue paper or a clean cloth before storing. This can help absorb moisture that can cause wrinkles.
9. Consume quickly.
Oranges should be consumed within a relatively short time after purchase. Oranges that are stored for too long tend to wrinkle quickly.
(brl/tin)
