I Recently Bought Some Mandarins From Foodworks And The Fruit Inside Is Cloudy Instead Of The Usual Bright Orange Colour

Question

it’s aso firmer than usual to bite into and less juicy, do You know why this may be?

Answer 1

This is, typically, due to bad watering practice. Not enough water is the culprit.

Here are some articles for more information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/dry-orange-fruit-why-an-orange-tree-produces-dry-oranges.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangerine/mandarin-orange-tree-care.htm