Worth Knowing: Why You Shouldn’t Store Oranges In The Fridge

Why Oranges Shouldn’t Be Stored in the Fridge

Vegetables and fruit are often kept in the refrigerator because they don’t rot as quickly. Unfortunately, the juicy sweetness of oranges is lost when the fruit is stored at cool temperatures.

• In contrast to tangerines and clementines, oranges tolerate significantly colder. However, they don’t really belong in the fridge either.
• At temperatures between 0 and 9 degrees, oranges can easily stay fresh for up to five months. However, oranges quickly lose their taste due to the low temperatures.
• However, the fridge is a good alternative if the oranges are about to spoil. When storing, you should make sure that the air can circulate sufficiently there. So put the oranges next to each other if possible. Check the fruit regularly for rotten spots and mold.

This is how oranges stay fresh for a long time

Oranges can stay fresh for a long time and keep their juicy-sweet taste – without a fridge. With these tips you can store the fruit ideally:

• Oranges are often stored together with other fruits in a fruit basket or fruit bowl. At room temperature, however, they only stay fresh for a few days. The other fruits will also attack them more quickly with mold.
• Make sure that there are no fruits in the fruit bowl with the oranges, which would speed up the ripening process too much. These include avocados, bananas, apples, and mangoes. Another tip: Buy oranges when they are not too ripe. Then they can stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature.
• At cooler temperatures than in the kitchen, oranges last longer. In winter, the fruits can be stored, for example, on the balcony or porch. However, to avoid frost damage, they should be insulated and ideally wrapped in blankets.
• To prevent mold, oranges need sufficient oxygen. So store oranges where there is optimal ventilation. Since the thin orange peel is relatively sensitive to pressure, dents quickly form – the perfect breeding ground for mold. It is best to check the oranges daily for bruises and turn them occasionally.
• If you process the oranges further, they will stay fresher for longer. Orange fillets that are placed in a boiled sugar solution can then be cooled and stored. You can easily make orange syrup from 14 oranges, one lemon, 4 kilograms of sugar, and 2 liters of water. The briefly boiled syrup can be filled into glasses and unfolds its full aroma after about three weeks. Self-squeezed orange juice not only tastes good but can also be optimally stored in the refrigerator.