Should Oranges Be Refrigerated?

Oranges are better off in the refrigerator.

Oranges are better off in the refrigerator.

Storing oranges in the refrigerator can extend their life by two months.

Storing oranges in the refrigerator can extend their life by two months.

Oranges usually keep for a week at room temperature.

Oranges usually keep for a week at room temperature.

After oranges ripen their vitamin C levels start to decrease.

After oranges ripen their vitamin C levels start to decrease.

This process can be slowed when oranges are in a colder environment.

This process can be slowed when oranges are in a colder environment.

The refrigeration process also helps prevent fruit flies and other pests

The refrigeration process also helps prevent fruit flies and other pests