Orange peel loose/baggy around orange: Is that a problem?
I bought a bag of oranges a couple of days ago and on a couple of oranges the peel was baggy and loose around the orange. Are those particular oranges any good? What causes that?
Best Answer
Cuties are actually two special varieties of mandarin orange; Clementine and Murcott, touted by the producer as being "E-Z peel" and seedless. They've even produced a video about how to do the "Cutie Curl", essentially a method to remove the peel in one piece.
According to their website, Cuties are typically in season from November through April but which exact species of orange you're actually getting can depend on when you're eating it. This site has an interesting chart:
It can probably also depend on which type of mandarin you're actually eating. In general, mandarins are described as having "loose skins" and, in fact, the "satsuma" mandarin is particularly found to have loose skin, so it's certainly possible that this trait is found in other mandarin varieties.
Personally, I've found that as they age and dry out a bit, the segments will shrink slightly, pulling away from the peel, making the fruit feel loose inside the skin. They usually still taste fine to me, though if they age too much, they can get very dry (like most citrus) and aren't nearly as delicious to eat.
There shouldn't be anything harmful about eating them. It looks like we're at the end of the Cuties crop year (seeing as it's May), so from here on out, they'll be a bit older and more likely to be dry.
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What does it mean when the orange peel is loose?
A loose peel on an orange can mean dry fruit, but it's normal on a tangerine. Look out, though, for tangerines with extremely loose, puffy peels: the fruit has likely passed its prime.Why is my orange peel thick?
Very simply, a thick peel on any kind of citrus fruit is caused by a nutrient imbalance. The thick rind is caused by either too much nitrogen or too little phosphorus.Why is my orange wrinkly?
What is this? Oranges that have been stored in the refrigerator then to dry out over time. This will cause them to shrivel, and eventually become hard on the outside. While this does not necessarily indicate that the orange has become hazardous to consume, it certainly will not be palatable and should be discarded.How do you get moisture out of orange peel?
To dry orange peels, start by cutting the peels into equal-sized chunks or strips. Then, spread the peels out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure none of them are overlapping. Next, bake the peels for 30-60 minutes at 200 degrees Fahrenheit, or until they harden and curl.🍊 You will NEVER EVER throw away Orange Peels again after WATCHING THIS 💥
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Answer 2
Tangelos and some other varieties of oranges naturally have "loose" skin, not as attached to the fruit inside. It is perfectly normal and should not affect the taste or texture.
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