Abkhazian horticulturist offers tips for choosing delicious and succulent oranges
## The Secret to Juicier Oranges: Thin Skin Matters
Discover the benefits of choosing oranges with thin skin, as revealed by Elena Matveeva on the Zen channel. These tips ensure you get the most juice and pulp out of your citrus fruits.
Oranges with thin skin not only have a more attractive appearance but also yield more juice and pulp. This is because the fruit's flesh is closer to the skin, allowing for easier extraction of its juicy contents.
When selecting oranges, look for those with a deep orange hue, as they are ripe and full of flavour. A firm but slightly yielding fruit is optimal for freshness and ripeness. Avoid fruits with green patches or dull surfaces, as they may have been picked too early.
Optimal firmness ensures that the orange is ripe but not over-ripe, providing the best balance of juice and aroma. A bright, even skin color shows that the fruit has developed enough sugar on the tree, resulting in a delicious taste.
During the summer, oranges usually lag behind winter ones in sweetness and aroma. However, by choosing heavier oranges compared to similarly sized ones, you can ensure more juice and aroma.
Varieties with a small indentation at the bottom, such as "Navel," are usually sweeter, juicier, and often seedless. Oranges ripening from November to March are the most delicious, as they accumulate the maximum amount of sugar.
By following these simple tips, you can enjoy juicier, more flavourful oranges all year round. Happy juicing!
- Incorporating thin-skinned oranges into your food-and-drink choices can contribute to a more enjoyable cooking lifestyle, as they yield more juice and pulp.
- By considering the home-and-garden aspect of fruit selection, choosing oranges with a deep orange hue, optimal firmness, and a bright, even skin color can lead to a more juicy and flavorful experience.
- For the best orange recipes, it is recommended to choose heavier ones during the summer, or opt for varieties with a small indentation at the bottom, such as "Navel," for a juicier, sweeter, and often seedless option.
