How to Peel an Orange
Oranges are small enough to fit in your pocket and are packed with nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin C. Peel an orange and reap the benefits.
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You Will Need
- Orange
- Sharp knife
- Metal spoon
Steps
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Step 1
Choose an orange
Choose a firm, heavy, and vibrant orange to indulge your taste buds.
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Avoid oranges with bruised or wrinkled skin.
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Step 2
Roll
Roll the orange around with your palm on a flat surface to loosen the skin.
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Step 3
Cut the orange
Make a small cut into the side of the orange with a knife without piercing the flesh.
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Step 4
Peel with spoon
Insert a spoon into the cut, between the peel and the flesh of the orange, and remove the peel. Continue removing the peel with the spoon until it's completely peeled.
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Step 5
Peel with hands
Peel an orange by hand, without a knife, by inserting your thumb approximately one inch below where the stem used to be.
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Step 6
Rotate thumb
Push your thumb in a counterclockwise, downward spiral until the orange is peeled. Remove the orange from the peel.
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Step 7
Eat
Enjoy your nutritious and juicy orange alone or share with a friend.
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Your body's daily vitamin C requirements can be satisfied by eating a single orange.
