Properly selected and fresh tangerines are ablestored in the refrigerator for more than a month. On average, this figure is not more than 10 days. Those fruits that were stored incorrectly, gradually lose moisture. They start to dry out. Their presentation is significantly deteriorating. In addition, fruits are becoming less juicy. When dried, the peel is very poorly separated from the pulp. So how to keep tangerines before the New Year at home?
Choosing the right fruit
Answer the question of how to save tangerinesbefore the new year is not so simple. After all, the timing is affected not only by the place where the fruits are located, but also by their variety. When choosing tangerines, this should be taken into account. Also pay attention to the color of their skin:
- Yellow fruits can retain their freshness for several weeks if they are put in a place where the air temperature varies from - 2 to +1 ° С.
- Tangerines with a greenish peel on average are stored just over two weeks. At the same time, the air temperature should be 2-6 ° С.
- Fruits from Morocco and Abkhazia are usually stored longer than others. At the same time, their product appearance is fully preserved.
- Tangerines of Spanish and Turkish varieties spoil much faster.
How to determine the grade
Determine the country from which the fruit was brought, notso difficult. This is usually indicated on the label. If not, then you can do it visually. Moroccan and Abkhazian varieties have a porous, yellowish or light orange skin. At the same time, the fruit tastes sweet. As for the Spanish mandarins, they are the largest. Turkish varieties have a smooth peel. It is possible to keep their attractive appearance without appropriate conditions for no more than 10 days. But what to do if the fruit was purchased long before the holiday? How to keep tangerines until the New Year, so it was not a shame to bring them to the table?
Certain fruit varieties can remain attractive and fresh for up to 4 months. The main nuance is the degree of maturity of mandarins. If the fruits are not overripe, then save them much easier.
Where to store fruit
So, how to keep tangerines before the New Year,so that they do not lose juiciness? It is best to place the fruit in the refrigerator in special compartments that are designed for this purpose. Usually they are located at the bottom. If there are no such compartments, then it is necessary to create optimal conditions in order to keep tangerines fresh. The air temperature should not exceed 6 ° С. With an increase or decrease of this indicator, the fruits will quickly deteriorate or freeze. As a result, their taste qualities are broken.
Как сохранить мандарины до Нового года, если в There are no special compartments in the refrigerator? Do not put the fruit in plastic bags. Citrus just needs air. In such situations, it is better to use the grid. In addition, in the place where the tangerines are stored, you need to maintain an optimal level of humidity. Otherwise, their skin will dry out. In the future, it will be difficult to separate it from the pulp.
Where to store fruit without a refrigerator
In winter, tangerines can be stored on the balcony, of course, if it is not blown and insulated. To do this, the fruit must be placed in boxes of wood with gaps between the slats and without a lid.
Do not store tangerines in the living room,since it's very warm here. In such conditions, citrus fruits will deteriorate much faster. During storage, fruit must be inspected. If there are spoiled tangerines, then they need to be immediately separated.
How can you save tangerines before the New Year
There are several ways toextend the shelf life of citrus fruits. Their use will avoid premature rotting or drying of mandarins. Experts say that the fruit on the branch is stored much longer. At the same time, their attractive appearance does not deteriorate.
Все фрукты с первыми признаками гниения и drying should be immediately separated from the total mass. Otherwise, the rest of the mandarins may begin to deteriorate. Especially carefully these fruits need to be chosen upon purchase.
If necessary, you can rub the skinTangerines ordinary vegetable oil. So their surface will look fresh for a long time. It is enough to use a little oil.
Do not store tangerines, which haveobvious damage to the peel. They should be eaten first. Otherwise they will spoil. Experts say that to maintain an attractive appearance and juiciness of fruit can be with the help of wax. It is enough to put it on the entire surface of the mandarins. This method is considered the most effective. However, it should be remembered that the wax is very poorly removed from the hands. The process of peeling fruit will be an unpleasant procedure. Now you know how to properly keep the tangerines before the New Year, so that they are attractive and juicy.
