Why is the jelly orange red inside? Why is the jelly orange so soft?

Jelly orange has the characteristics of both orange and tangerine. It has a high water content, which can reach more than 90%. The flesh of jelly orange is also very tender and plump, and the peel is thin. If the jelly orange you bought has red flesh inside, do you know what's going on? You may wish to open the following sharing to learn more.

Contents of this article

1. Why is there red inside the jelly orange?

2. Why is jelly orange so soft?

3. What should you pay attention to when eating jelly orange?

Why is there red inside the jelly orange?

Maybe it has gone bad.

Jelly orange is a citrus fruit. The flesh itself is orange-yellow in color. Fresh jelly oranges generally do not turn red.

If the jelly orange turns red after being opened, it is very likely that microorganisms have grown and it has deteriorated. At this time, the jelly orange may also have abnormal smells such as mold and alcohol, so it is not recommended to continue eating it to avoid causing symptoms of physical discomfort.

Why is jelly orange so soft?

High water content.

Jelly orange is a new variety of citrus cultivated using hybridization technology. It has the characteristics of both orange and tangerine. It has a higher water content, which can reach more than 90%. The flesh of jelly orange is also very tender and plump, and the peel is relatively thin.

Therefore, compared with other oranges, the texture of jelly orange is relatively soft. Because of its soft texture, you should also pay attention to avoid bumps when storing it to prevent the peel from being damaged and affecting the shelf life of the jelly orange.

What should you pay attention to when eating jelly orange

1. Jelly orange is not suitable for people with high blood sugar. Secondly, it is not suitable for people who are losing weight. Jelly orange pulp contains polysaccharides, which will affect the health of people with high blood sugar after consumption.

2. Jelly orange fruit is nearly round, with a fruit shape index of 0.82. The mature fruit is dark orange, with sparse oil cells, smooth surface, thin and easy-to-peel peel, about 1.8 mm thick. The flesh is orange-yellow, tender, and melts into slag in the mouth. It has a sweet orange flavor and is seedless or has few seeds. According to the measurement, the average single fruit weight is 192.5 grams, and the largest one is more than 250 grams. The soluble solid content of the fruit can reach 14.0%~15.0%, and the edible rate is 76.8%.