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A simple look at an orange’s navel may help you choose sweeter fruit.
Buying oranges may seem simple, but experienced shoppers often pay close attention to one small detail that many people overlook—the “navel” at the bottom of the fruit. According to fruit sellers, the size and appearance of this small circular mark can offer clues about an orange’s taste, juiciness, and overall eating quality.
Although the navel alone cannot guarantee sweetness, it is one of several visual signs that can help you choose better fruit.
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When examining an orange, turn it over and look at the blossom end, commonly called the “navel.”
