The ugly orange tastes sweet, don't judge the sweetness by the face. Every time I buy fruits, I see ugly oranges and rake oranges, and I always think that these fruits are genetically modified. I remember when I was a child, how could there be so many orange fruits, basically a kind of green-skinned orange, which is almost invisible on the market now, I don't know if you have eaten it?
Ugly oranges and rake oranges are very similar in appearance, but they are indeed different. This is also one of the main reasons why many friends suspect that the two are genetically modified fruits, so, the question is, are ugly oranges and rake oranges genetically modified fruits? What is the difference between them? Don't worry, Brother Qiang will give you a detailed explanation.
Are ugly oranges and rake oranges genetically modified fruits?
Ugly oranges, also known as Shiranui, ugly oranges, ugly eight monsters, etc., are native to Japan, and are crossbred using Japan's Kiyomi and Nakano No. 3 mandarins. Many friends will say: It's easy to understand that it's easy to call ugly oranges and ugly monsters, because the appearance of ugly oranges is really ugly compared to other oranges, so why is it called ignorant fire?
I believe many friends have heard that the reason why it is called ignorant fire is because ugly oranges will not catch fire if they eat too much, and many people have heard of this reason, right? In fact, the name of Shiranui also comes from Japan, Shiranui is a kind of divine fire passed down from Japanese folklore, when the ugly orange was just cultivated, in order to expand its popularity and market share, this is called Shiranui.
Rake mandarin orange, also known as Harumi and Kiyomi, is also native to Japan, and is also bred by crossing Kiyomi and Ponkan F-2432. Therefore, the rake mandarin is called Kiyomi in Japan, the reason why it is called rake mandarin and Harumi is because Sichuan is the largest production base of rake mandarin orange, after the rake mandarin orange we planted is mature, the peel and pulp of the rake mandarin orange are broken by hand, there will be a hollow situation, and the peel is very thin, pinching it is a soft lying feel, so Sichuan people call it rake mandarin.
And the reason why it is called Harumi is because the ripening of the rake mandarin coincides with the time of spring, so we call it Harumi. Secondly, due to the unique geographical environment of Sichuan, the cultivated rake mandarin orange is more rich than the original Kiyomi orange, the juice is richer, and the meat quality is more full, crisp and sweet.
What is the difference between ugly orange and rake orange?
1. The shape is different, and the hardness of the peel is different
Through comparison, we can intuitively see that the rake mandarin basically does not have a raised "hat" at the fruit stalk, and it looks more pleasing to the eye; secondly, the peel of the rake mandarin is more delicate, and it can be clearly felt soft when pressed lightly by hand, while the ugly orange is not only rough in the skin, but also very hard in the peel.
2. The degree of depression of the navel is different
Don't look at the rake mandarin orange and ugly orange are mainly cultivated by the Japanese Kiyomi crossb, but the navel of the two is different. The navel of the rake mandarin has a very pronounced depression, while the navel of the ugly orange is almost flat. Therefore, when purchasing, you can distinguish which is a rake mandarin orange and which is an ugly orange according to this feature.
3. The peel and pulp are connected differently
The peel of the rake mandarin orange is soft, and the peel is naturally separated from the pulp, which is very convenient when eating, and the peel can be peeled off with a light peel. The peel of the ugly orange is closely connected to the flesh, and some ugly oranges that are not ripe enough even peel off the flesh when peeling.
4. The shape and taste of the pulp are different
The rake mandarin is known as the "caviar" in the fruit, because its flesh is full of grains, and rich in juice, a bite down, the mouth is full of sweet juice! The flesh of the ugly orange is more compact, and the acidity is higher than the sweetness! Therefore, friends who can't eat sour are suitable for eating rake oranges, and those who like to eat sweet and sour are suitable for eating ugly oranges.
5. The time to market is different
The time when the rake orange is listed in December at the end of the year and will be taken off the market in March of the following year, while the ugly orange will be listed in large quantities in April! It stands to reason that the two will be listed at different times and will basically not meet. However, due to the improvement of storage and planting technology, even fresh rake mandarins and ugly oranges can be eaten all year round.
Finally, to add that rake mandarins and ugly oranges are about the same nutrition. However, the rake mandarin has the highest vitamin C content, which is 7 times the vitamin C content of apples, while the ugly orange has a high mineral content. Therefore, when you go back and buy again, you can buy it according to your own taste and nutritional needs.