A nutritionist explained how to properly store tangerines – Nutrition

In a conversation with SE, nutritionist and fitness trainer Artem Tuzhikov said that ripe tangerines do not last long, Sports.kz reports.

Their maximum shelf life is only 6-8 days. To prolong the freshness of these fruits, the expert advises rubbing their peel with vegetable oil and placing them in a cooling chamber or refrigerator, where the temperature does not exceed +4-6 °C.

In addition, the humidity level is an important factor, as too dry air can cause the fruit to dry out quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain relative humidity at 90-95 percent.

“Tangerines cannot be stored in a plastic bag. It is better to place them in the refrigerator without it or in a net. It’s better not to pick off twigs and leaves; with them, the fruits will be stored longer,” said the nutritionist.

Tuzhikov emphasized that all citrus fruits pass…