Mandarins are citrus fruits that are very popular in the wintertime. Many lovers of the sweet vitamin bombs always want to have a few tangerines in stock at home. This naturally raises the question of how best to store the orange-colored fruits. We will provide you with the answer(s)!

Tangerines stay fresh longer in the fridge

Optimal storage conditions for tangerines

A slightly cool place offers tangerines the ideal conditions. So you should keep the citrus fruits in the pantry, in the basement or in the attic - in each case in an air-permeable container, for example in a basket or in a bowl with holes. Mandarins usually keep for several weeks.

Important: At room temperature, the fruits should be eaten within three days, otherwise they will dry out and no longer taste good or will spoil completely.

Storing tangerines in the fridge - is that possible?

This is where opinions differ. Due to tangerines' sensitivity to cold, refrigerating them is generally not recommended. However, it is also repeatedly read and heard that citrus fruits remain fresh and edible if they spend a few weeks in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.

tips

Make sure that your refrigerator is set at six to eight degrees Celsius. However, there is no guarantee that the fruit will hardly lose any of its aroma during longer storage. Be aware of this.

General tips for storing tangerines

When buying or harvesting tangerines, you should make sure that you only take fruits that have an undamaged skin (without bruises, cracks or scratches). Otherwise, mold will easily form in these areas.

Do not store tangerines near fruits and vegetables that have finished ripening (apples, pears, bananas, etc.). These produce the ripening gas ethylene, which causes the tangerines to spoil much faster.

Avoid stacking the citrus fruits or placing them very tightly. The tangerines must not be pressed together - otherwise they tend to go moldy in these places.

If the temperature is too warm and there is poor air circulation, mold will also appear - so a place on or near the heater is anything but sensible.

To enjoy the best flavor, store your tangerines in a slightly cool place and consume within a few days.

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