Good Oranges — How To Buy

To buy the best oranges, look for fruit that feels —this is the most reliable indicator of juice content. A good orange should also be firm with smooth, thin skin. 1. Key Quality Indicators

: Smooth, tight skin with small pores suggests a thinner rind and more flesh inside. Avoid "spongy" or wrinkled skin. how to buy good oranges

: For navel oranges, look for a concave (sunken) navel ; a protruding or flat navel may indicate it was picked too early. To buy the best oranges, look for fruit