Fruit traders only have the simplest way to keep oranges fresh for a long time, without drying out

Selection of delicious fresh oranges

First, you should choose fresh, freshly picked oranges, with no signs of crushing. That will last for a long time. You can easily tell if the fruit is fresh by looking at it.

When buying should choose heavy-handed oranges, the fruit will be juicy. Should choose ripe oranges, ripe with yellow spots, not the same color. Oranges that are overly ripe and yellow in color may have been soaked in medicine.

With crockery oranges, choose fruits that are neatly shaped, not crooked.

Preserving oranges with slaked lime

After buying oranges, wash with water and allow to dry completely. Cut the orange stem to a length of about 0.5cm. Get the lime and apply it to the cut. This way the orange won't rot or pests invade.

Preserving fresh oranges with sand

If your house has sand, prepare a small container, cover it with a thin layer of sand, and then arrange the orange. Every layer of orange covered with a layer of sand. When lining up, make the stem of the cam turn upwards.

You can also combine the use of lime slaked on orange stems and then put in the sand to keep the orange longer. Put the cam container in a dry, airtight place.

Preserving oranges with baking soda

Soak the orange in aqueous solution mixed with baking soda for about 15 minutes. After that, remove the oranges and let the water be sold.

Then, place the orange in a sealed plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator compartment. This method helps keep the orange fresh and keeps its flavor after 1-2 months.