how do they peel all those little mandarin oranges to make mandarin orange slices?
November 24th, 2009 | by admin |is it by machinery? or chemicals or something?
Canned mandarin segments are peeled to remove the white pith prior to canning; otherwise, they turn bitter. Segments are peeled using a chemical process. First, the segments are scalded in hot water to loosen the skin; then they are bathed in a lye solution which digests the albedo and membranes. Finally, the segments undergo several rinses in plain water.
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By starved123 on Nov 24, 2009 | Reply
Canned mandarin segments are peeled to remove the white pith prior to canning; otherwise, they turn bitter. Segments are peeled using a chemical process. First, the segments are scalded in hot water to loosen the skin; then they are bathed in a lye solution which digests the albedo and membranes. Finally, the segments undergo several rinses in plain water.
References :
http://www.answers.com/topic/mandarin-orange#Processing