White fibers inside tangerines: can they be eaten or better to get rid of them

Tangerines are healthy fruits with a huge amount of vitamins and minerals. They are high in vitamin C and fiber, which makes you feel full. That's why tangerines are great for healthy snacks and desserts.

At the same time, people sometimes wonder what to do with the white fibers on tangerines. Should they be removed and how safe are they?

How to eat tangerines correctly and what the white veins on them consist of, writes OBOZ. UA.

Useful white threads

The white threads on tangerines, known as pectin, are very beneficial for health. These natural polysaccharides improve digestion, cleanse the body of toxins, toxins, and have an antioxidant effect.

Citrus pectin is also good at lowering cholesterol and improving heart function and blood vessel health. Accordingly, the white veins in tangerines do not need to be removed, but, on the contrary, should be eaten.

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