How much sugar orange should you eat in a day?

　　Tangerine orange has plump flesh, sweet and sour taste, and is a popular fruit in autumn and winter. Many people can’t stop eating it. How much sugar orange should you eat in a day? How to properly preserve sugar oranges to extend their flavor?

How much sugar orange should you eat in a day?

　　It is more appropriate to consume 5-10 sugar oranges a day, which can be adjusted according to the size of the fruit. Sugar oranges are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and various minerals. Moderate consumption can supplement nutrition and promote digestion. However, it contains a lot of sugar and organic acids. Excessive consumption can easily lead to excessive sugar intake, which may cause sticky mouth and blood sugar fluctuations. The organic acids can also irritate tooth enamel and increase the risk of dental caries. It may also increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort such as bloating and acid reflux.

How to properly preserve sugar oranges

　　1. Store in room temperature and ventilation

　　Put the intact sugar oranges into a breathable mesh bag or bamboo basket and place them in a cool and ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. This method can be stored for 3-5 days and is suitable for short-term storage.

　　2. Store in refrigerator

　　Dry the surface moisture of the sugar oranges, wrap them individually in soft paper, put them in a fresh-keeping bag and tie the bag tightly, and place it in the refrigerator at a temperature of 4-8°C. It can be stored for 10-15 days, which can better retain the moisture of the pulp.

　　3. Avoid extrusion and stacking

　　The peel of sugar oranges is thin, and stacking and storing them can easily cause crushing damage. After damage, bacteria can easily invade and cause rot. They should be laid flat or in layers when stored to reduce mutual extrusion.

　　4. Store separately to prevent odor transfer

　　Tangerine has a strong flavor and is easy to absorb the smell of other foods, and it is also easy to transfer its own smell to other foods. It needs to be sealed well when placed in the refrigerator and stored separately from onions, garlic and other foods with strong smells.

　　5. Screen bad fruits in time

　　During the storage period, check every day if any sugar oranges with soft, moldy, or damaged skin are found. They need to be picked out and discarded immediately to avoid the spread of mold and contamination of other intact fruits, affecting the overall preservation effect.

　　You need to control the amount of sugar oranges you eat to not only enjoy the delicious taste but also supplement nutrition. Correct storage can make the sweet and sour flavor last longer and avoid waste. When purchasing, it is recommended to purchase according to the consumption amount. The best taste is eaten fresh.