How to ripen oranges? Can ripened oranges be eaten?

Oranges are a common fruit in winter. People like to buy those with bright colors. However, these oranges may be ripened fruits and are not suitable for human consumption. In order to improve the safety of everyone's consumption of oranges, today I will talk to you about how to ripen oranges and whether ripened oranges are edible.

How to ripen oranges? Can ripened oranges be eaten?

How to ripen oranges

Most of the ripened oranges on the market now are processed using illegal means. The most common ripening method is to spray ethephon on the surface of the oranges. Sometimes Sudan red is also applied on the surface of the oranges. These drugs will not harm human health if they enter the human body in small amounts, but long-term absorption will damage people's liver and kidneys.

The correct way to ripen oranges

If the oranges you bought are hard and taste sour, you can ripen them at home with rice. The ripening method is very simple. You just need to bury the oranges in rice. You can also put apples and unripe oranges together and seal them for storage, which can also have a good ripening effect.

Can ripened oranges be eaten?

It is not recommended to eat oranges that have been ripened with drugs before they are put on the market, because there are a lot of pesticide residues in these ripened oranges, and people sometimes experience vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and other adverse symptoms after eating them. Over time, people's liver and kidneys will be severely damaged, which is not good for health. However, apples that people usually ripen at home with rice or apples can be eaten directly. They are harmless to the human body and will not damage human health.