Mandarins are something without which it is impossible to imagine the New Year holidays. And it's just that throughout the winter it is so pleasant to pamper yourself with these amazingly refreshing fruits with an extraordinary taste.
By the way, the tangerines took their name from the very Chinese tangerines - high-ranking and wealthy representatives of the elite of the Celestial Empire. And this happened because in those days only they could afford to buy these amazingly tasty fruits.
Fortunately, today everyone can afford tangerines. Both children and adults enjoy these bright sunny fruits with pleasure. But how to choose the right tangerines in order to fully enjoy their wonderful aroma and taste? There are a few simple rules for this.
First, the ratio of fruit size to weight is important. Ripe and sweet mandarin always looks heavier than it actually is.
Also, the good taste characteristics of tangerines can be predicted based on their origin. Turkish tangerines are yellow-green in color, they are small, their peel is smooth and it is not very easy to separate. They contain a lot of seeds, and are not very sweet, even slightly sour. The tangerine variety from Morocco is completely seedless and very sweet. These tangerines are bright orange in color, and their thin skin is easy to peel. The most juicy, fragrant and sweet tangerines are brought to us from Spain. They are large, bright orange, their skin is porous and rather thick. There are seeds in them, but there are not many of them.
How to choose the right tangerines?
Very simple. If you are confused by the too large variety of tangerines on the market, you can simply purchase one tangerine from several vendors and try them right on the spot. Having chosen the variety you like, you can safely buy as much as you need. Naturally, it is advisable to pay attention to the fact that all the fruits are intact, without spots of rot - overripe tangerines are not stored for a long time.
By the way, in some recommendations for healthy eating, experts advise eating tangerines whole - that is, together with the peel and white mesh covering the fruit under the skin. It is the net that contains glycosides that strengthen the cardiovascular system, and the peel of tangerines is rich in vitamins, organic acids and essential oils, which are very useful for the human body.
