Okay, you’ve done the checks and it seems okay. But the truth is inside. Slice that baby open and look at the color. A good blood orange will have a gradient from deep ruby to sunset orange, with a vibrant, juicy gloss. It should look almost gothic and gorgeous.
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Warning signs from the interior: see any browning or dark, mushy areas around the edges? That’s oxidation gone too far, or early rot. Is the flesh dry, with large white gaps between the segments? That’s a dehydrated fruit that will taste like sad paper. And if you spot any fuzzy spots inside—toss it immediately. Mold inside the flesh is a sign the fruit is compromised.