You might not think slicing an orange would pose a challenge for most.
Yet, a fruit expert suggests we’ve got it all wrong when it comes to chopping up this citrus delight.
After finding out how to properly store cucumbers, fruit and vegetable fans have now been told how to master the ‘perfect’ way to cut the fruity snack.
Thanh Truong, the social media sensation known as @fruitnerd on Instagram, delights his hefty following of 146,000 with savvy produce tips. His popular video on the art of orange slicing has stirred excitement online, amassing over 109,000 likes.
In the footage, Thanh enlightens viewers that a common mistake is to slice through the core, leaving segments rife with the ‘bitter stalk’. Instead, he offers an alternative technique.
Within the video, Thanh is heard advising: “If you cut oranges through the central core, you’re leaving the white fibrous thread on each wedge.”
He then unveils his cutting hack: “Here’s a better method move your knife to the side of the stem and cut two cheeks, then repeat, cutting two small wedges to the side of the core.”
The fruit guru elaborates: “Now that you’ve removed the fibrous bitter stalk, slice the cheeks into three wedges. Not only can you see the difference, but texturally, each bite is juicier.”
He caps off by revealing the impact of the cutting style: “The difference between our kids just sucking the flesh versus eating it whole is the way that we cut it.”
Fruit lovers have been going wild for a newly shared citrus fruit technique, with fans lavishing praise on the revolutionary method. One person exclaimed:”Omg thank you. I’ve been cutting oranges like this everyday for my baby and it was driving me insane. This reel couldn’t have come at a better time.”
Another chimed in, almost in disbelief: “Why have we never thought of this – genius.” While a third joined the chorus, echoing: “So informative!”
However, a few had their reservations, labelling the technique as wasteful for leaving parts of the orange untouched. Defending the approach, one advocate pointed ou: “This is a great idea! The core can still be eaten by the person preparing it for those that think it’s wasteful. This is far less wasteful than a lunchbox full of uneaten orange because my kids don’t like the pith.”
The conversation expanded as some enthusiasts admitted their preference for the nutritious fibres. Another person also asked: “Aren’t the fibres supposed to be good for you?” Thanh responded reassuringly: “They are, and you’ll still eat a lot of fibre, just not the core thread which is stringy and texturally not that desired IMO. Try this method and give it a go and let me know what you think! “.
In addition to slicing advice, Thanh also imparted his wisdom on selecting the best oranges from the market stating: “When you’re buying oranges, make sure it’s heavy for their size – a heavier oranges is less likely to have dehydrated in storage or have dried pulps.
“Heavy oranges = juicy! Oranges that are ripe off the tree will soften a little as they plump up with juice, too, so feel for oranges that aren’t rock hard!”
