Eating oranges in winter is very beneficial for health. It is rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. But often while buying oranges in the market, it becomes difficult to decide which orange will be sweet and which will be sour. Wrong choice can spoil the taste. Let us learn some easy and reliable ways by which you can identify sweet and sour oranges.
1. Pay attention to color and brightness
Sweet orange is usually dark orange in color and has a slight shine on its surface.
Sour orange is light yellow or greenish orange in color.
Be careful with oranges that are too bright as they may have a wax coating.
2. Check weight and size
Sweet oranges are generally heavy for their size because they contain more juice.
Light weight oranges have less juice and are more likely to taste sour.
3. Look at the texture of the peel
The peel of sweet orange is thin and soft.
If the peel is too thick and rough, the orange may turn sour.
Excessive swelling or bulge on the peel is also a sign of sourness.
4. Check by pressing
Press the orange lightly.
If it is slightly soft and feels slightly moist when pressed, it is likely sweet.
Oranges that are too hard are often less juicy and sour.
5. Pay attention to the stalk and scent
Sweet orange has a mild sweet fragrance near the stalk.
If there is no smell coming from the orange or there is a slight sour smell, then it may be sour.
6. Know the variety
Different types of oranges are available in the market.
Nagpur Orange and Malta are generally sweet.
Raw or early plucked oranges are more sour.
7. Keep in mind the season
The taste of orange also depends on the season.
Oranges coming in the middle of the season are sweeter, while oranges coming in at the beginning or end may be sour.
It is not difficult to identify sweet and sour oranges. Just pay attention to color, weight, texture of peel, aroma and variety. With these easy methods, you can choose sweet, juicy and delicious oranges and take full advantage of Vitamin C in winter.
