Food quality inspection specialist Elena Pavlova in an interview RIA News gave recommendations on the selection and storage of tangerines. According to her, the fruits should be clean, firm, without damage or stains on the skin.
According to the expert, such marks can be a sign of a fruit disease, which will lead to rapid decay. In particular, Pavlova advised not to take green, rotten, moldy, slightly frozen and tangerines with damage affecting the pulp.
“On sale there are often fruits with a torn stem – a twig. In this case, you should refuse to purchase. Various microorganisms can get into the place of attachment of the stalk with the fruit, especially for fruits with thin skin, ”the specialist added.
In addition, Pavlova gave advice on storing tangerines. Citrus peels are susceptible to off-flavors, she says, so you shouldn’t store them next to strong-flavored foods. “It’s important to keep a close eye on what lies next to them in the refrigerator, because the peel of tangerines is susceptible to odors and takes on a foreign aroma,” she explained.
The expert advised storing tangerines at three to eight degrees Celsius for 4-6 weeks. As the inspector explained, at lower temperatures there is a risk of freezing of the fruit, which worsens the appearance and keeping quality of the fruit – numerous small, depressed brown spots appear.
Earlier, a list of products with an unlimited expiration date was published on the WeChat social network. According to the authors, honey, soy sauce, vodka, legumes, salt and dried mushrooms have no shelf life.
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