How do you know when a tangerine has gone bad? Main signs

The tangerine is a favorite fruit, which, in addition to its taste, has many health benefits. Regular consumption of citrus fruit promotes: the removal of toxins from the body, improving the condition of the teeth, increasing the strength of the blood capillaries. But in order for the tangerine to bring us only benefits, we should study the conditions of its storage.

Signs of a tangerine that has gone bad

Before tasting the fruit, make sure it does not have the following signs:

1. A very soft peel that comes off the tangerine almost effortlessly.
2. The place where the fruit was plucked from the tree is hard and darkened.
3. Brown spots are visible on the surface of the peeled tangerine.
4. Wilted and dark leaves (if stem is present).
5. White spots on the peel (this sign indicates that the mandarins have been treated with ethylene, and there will be no benefit from eating the fruit).
6. The inside of the fruit is too soft and watery.

If you observe at least one of these points, the tangerine is spoiled and should not be eaten!

How to Store Tangerines So They Don't Spoil

In order for the fruit not to go bad, you should follow certain rules, by which the useful properties of tangerines will be preserved.

In the refrigerator

Mandarins can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month. They should lie in a container or fruit box. You should not put them in a closed bag, as this will not allow air to get to them, and because of this the process of rotting will begin.

In the cellar or basement

When stored in the cellar, the shelf life of citrus fruit is 3-4 months. Tangerines should lie in cardboard boxes on pallets, and you should not place them next to other fruits and vegetables. To achieve the most favorable conditions, it is recommended to wrap tangerines with tissue paper.

On a balcony or loggia

Tangerines can be stored almost identically on the balcony and in the cellar, but remember that the balcony must be sufficiently insulated (temperature 1-2°C) and it must be periodically aired to prevent excessive humidity.

At room temperature

Store tangerines at room temperature is not recommended, as they will be stored for no more than 7 days. In this case, the humidity in the room should not exceed 80%.

If these storage conditions are observed, tangerines for a long time will retain the taste, and most importantly - the benefits.