Do not eat sour tangerines: a life hack to help make citrus fruits sweet

Tangerines are an indispensable attribute of winter holidays, but sour fruits can spoil the mood of even the biggest fans. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to make tangerines sweeter without losing their freshness and flavor. These proven methods will help you enjoy even those fruits that seemed too sour at first.

The FoodOboz editorial team shares effective life hacks that will make your citrus fruits taste better. You'll do it very easily.

1. Soaking in a warm sugar solution

Prepare warm water (approximately 40-50°C). Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and mix thoroughly until it dissolves. Soak the tangerines in this solution for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse them with clean water. This soaking will emphasize the sweetness of the tangerines and reduce their sourness.

2. Keeping at room temperature

Sour tangerines often indicate that the fruit is not ripe enough. Leave them in a warm room for a few days. Put the tangerines in a paper bag with a banana or apple. The ethylene released by these fruits will help the tangerines ripen and become sweeter.

3. Freezing and subsequent thawing

Put the tangerines in the freezer for several hours until they are firm. Take out and leave to thaw at room temperature. This method breaks down the cellular structure of the pulp, making it juicier and sweeter in taste.

4. Serve with honey or powdered sugar

If tangerines remain sour even after trying to ripen them, you can use a simple solution - sweeten them. Peel the fruit, cut it into slices, and drizzle with honey. Another option is to lightly sprinkle the slices with powdered sugar. This method is ideal for serving tangerines as a dessert.