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I love to use orange zest in my favorite biscotti recipe. I rinse the orange under running water, then dry it off before I get out the grater. But if I just want an orange to eat, I sometimes don\u2019t even think about washing it\u2014I figure I\u2019m taking off the peel anyway.\n<\/p>\n
Oranges should always be washed well, no matter how you\u2019re going to eat them, says Gabriela Swamy, PhD, professor at San Jose State University and member of the Institute of Food Technologists\u2019 Fruit & Vegetable Products Division. \u201cOranges may have wax, dirt, and pesticide residue on the peel,\u201d Swamy says. \u201cWashing prevents transferring contaminants from the skin to your hands or inside when cutting or peeling.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Fortunately, oranges are easy to clean, says registered dietitian nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN. \u201cRinse the orange under running water while rubbing it firmly with your hands,\u201d she suggests. \u201cFor the best results, use a vegetable scrub brush while running under water.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to get fancy and use soap or a produce wash. \u201cIt\u2019s not recommended to wash oranges with detergent, bleach solutions, or other chemicals because the peel is porous and can absorb the chemicals,\u201d Dandrea-Russert says. \u201cThis is not ideal for health and may also change the texture and flavor of the orange.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wash oranges as soon as you bring them home. Lingering moisture can cause them to go bad quickly. \u201cIt\u2019s best to wash oranges just before enjoying or using in a dish to prevent early spoilage or bacterial growth,\u201d says Dandrea-Russert. \u201cIf you prefer to wash oranges when you get home and store them for later, make sure they\u2019re completely dry before storing them.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \u201cStore oranges in a breathable mesh bag or leave them loose in your produce drawer to allow for plenty of ventilation and avoid trapping moisture, which can lead to early spoilage,\u201d Dandrea-Russert says. \u201cIf your produce drawer has high humidity, consider placing a paper towel on the bottom of the drawer to trap excess moisture.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Swamy points out that properly stored oranges can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks and at room temperature for just about a week.\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a few ways to tell if an orange is past its prime. \u201cOranges should be firm without discolored or mushy parts,\u201d Dandrea-Russert says. \u201cSoft, mushy, discolored areas may indicate spoilage.\u201d\n<\/p>\n If you see white, green, or blue fuzzy areas on the peel or by the stem, that can be a sign of mold. Be sure not to eat any oranges that might have mold. If skin is wrinkled or dried-out, that can mean an orange is dry inside and won\u2019t be very tasty.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n If you have loads of oranges that you aren\u2019t sure you can use before they start going bad, the easiest thing is to make fresh orange juice. \u201cYou can freeze oranges by washing and peeling them, then storing the segments in a freezer-safe airtight container,\u201d Dandrea-Russert says. \u201cUse up excess oranges by thinking outside the box (or searching for recipes using oranges!) to create fun and exciting citrus-flavored dishes.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n #Wash #Oranges #Remove #Dirt #Pesticides #Experts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love to use orange zest in my favorite biscotti recipe. I rinse the orange under running water, then dry it off before I get out the grater. But if I just want an orange to eat, I sometimes don\u2019t even think about washing it\u2014I figure I\u2019m taking off the peel anyway. Oranges should always […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[120,53,615,121,119,117],"class_list":["post-677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-dirt","tag-experts","tag-oranges","tag-pesticides","tag-remove","tag-wash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=677"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/677\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} How to Store Oranges So They Last <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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