How to choose a delicious navel orange? Experts have shared a few tips.
1, First, identify if the variety is a navel orange. Generally, navel oranges are larger than sweet oranges, which are often smaller and rounder. The vast majority of navel oranges are seedless, whereas sweet oranges have seeds. Except for some special cases with a closed navel, navel oranges have a navel at the bottom, which looks like a small orange when cut open, a feature that sweet oranges do not have.
2, Don't buy extra-large or extra-small ones; medium-sized ones are best, with a diameter of about 8 centimeters. Oversized navel oranges tend to lose more moisture, making them dry and less pleasant to eat.
3, Choose navel oranges with smooth skin and fine oil glands. These oranges have thinner peels and juicier flesh. Rough skin, especially around the stem, indicates that the orange is not very juicy.
4, Navel oranges that are firm to the touch will have a better texture.