The clever reason oranges are always sold in red mesh bags
You may have wondered why this fruit is typically sold in a very specific way.
A food expert has revealed why a popular fruit always seems to be sold in a specific type of packaging. It might seem strange but selling oranges in a red mesh bag actually makes them more appealing to shoppers.
In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, food technology expert and author Miguel A. Lurueña revealed what it is about this packaging that makes us more likely to buy the fruit. Speaking to his thousands of followers, he said: "Have you noticed that oranges are always sold in red mesh bags? It's no coincidence."
As reported by Spanish news site El Confidencial, the aim is to enhance the natural colour of the food and make it more attractive to the consumer's eyes. This aesthetic decision actually directly plays with our visual perception.
According to Lurueña, who is from Spain, it is a supermarket trick based on a phenomenon known as the Munker illusion, named after German researcher Franz Carl Munker in the 1970s. This optical illusion causes the colour we perceive of an object to be altered by the colours surrounding it.
In his video, Lurueña shows a visual example. In an image created by himself, the same fruit appears to have more intense shades when crossed by red lines. "The fruit in the middle seems much more orange than the other two due to the red lines passing over it,' he said.
'However, the colour of all three fruits is exactly the same," commented the expert. The Munker illusion means that the colour of an object can appear different depending on the background colour or surrounding elements.
In the case of food, this visual manipulation can be used to make fruits and vegetables appear fresher and riper than they really are. Red is able to intensify warm tones like orange and yellow, resulting in a more appetising appearance.
This technique is not only applied to selling oranges. The former university lecturer also shared that it used with other fresh products such as lemons, peppers, avocados, onions, and purple garlic.
The goal is always to enhance the natural colour of the food and make it more attractive to shoppers.
Lurueña added: "So don't trust your senses. Read labels carefully and try to buy fruits and vegetables in bulk to avoid surprises.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
20 hours ago
- Metro
Horror fans 'seriously creeped out' as unhinged gets Channel 4 premiere
It can be quite a challenging task trying to remember viral dance routines from TikTok. With every passing week, it feels like there's a new song and matching movement to learn. So, if you're struggling to remember why Universal Pictures' M3GAN sent the internet into a frenzy in 2022, then fear not—Channel 4 has you covered. Airing on Saturday night for the enjoyment of horror fans, this twisted film about a seemingly sweet AI doll became an instant success three years ago after it capitalised on viral attention. The meme in question was created after fans tried to recreate the doll's eerie dance routine. Writing on X tonight as the sci-fi flick launched on the small screen at 10pm, @WestBromEL said: 'I'm watching M3GAN on @Channel4, it's seriously creepy.' @Mixer4everx added: 'Watching m3gan on channel 4. I love this movie.' Written by Akela Cooper, the film follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile toward anyone who comes between her and her human companion. Designed by Gemma, who is played by Get Out's Allison Williams, M3GAN goes from simply being able to listen, watch, and learn to being a full-blown killing machine. In the first week it was released, the somewhat comedic horror grossed nearly £24.9million, well above its predictions of £14million. Since, M3GAN has acquired an impressive 93% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, with thousands flooding the site with glowing reviews. And for those keen for more, fear not, as last month, it was revealed that a sequel, M3GAN 2.0, is going to be released soon. The plot will follow M3GAN as she is being rebuilt to combat a humanoid military robot created using M3GAN's technology that is attempting an AI takeover. Its cast will star Williams once more, as well as Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, and Violet McGraw, hitting cinemas on June 27. Additionally, it has also previously been announced that M3GAN will be getting a further spin-off, but with a more sensual twist. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are joining forces for the third M3GAN instalment, a film that 'expands the universe' and is described as an 'erotic thriller'. A synopsis for the upcoming film reads: 'A man acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate. 'The film is in the tradition of the 90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist.' Set to be released on January 2, 2026, it will be directed by Kate Dolan, famed for the chilling Irish folk tale You Are Not My Mother. This comes after M3GAN star Williams spoke to the Metro about the film and her fear of scary movies, despite garnering status as a Scream Queen herself. More Trending She said: 'The truth is I have a really low tolerance for horror, meaning when I watch a scary movie, it affects my sleep for a while. 'For real. So some of my favourites are my favourites, but they're stuck in time because I've been too scared to watch them again.' View More » M3GAN is available to watch on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Eerie sci-fi series dubbed 'freshest British drama in years' launched 10 years ago MORE: Skins star unrecognisable as he reunites with cast 12 years after show ended MORE: Rylan says Celebrity Gogglebox editors had to cut out 'career-ending' conversations
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
The clever reason oranges are always sold in red mesh bags
You may have wondered why this fruit is typically sold in a very specific way. A food expert has revealed why a popular fruit always seems to be sold in a specific type of packaging. It might seem strange but selling oranges in a red mesh bag actually makes them more appealing to shoppers. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, food technology expert and author Miguel A. Lurueña revealed what it is about this packaging that makes us more likely to buy the fruit. Speaking to his thousands of followers, he said: "Have you noticed that oranges are always sold in red mesh bags? It's no coincidence." As reported by Spanish news site El Confidencial, the aim is to enhance the natural colour of the food and make it more attractive to the consumer's eyes. This aesthetic decision actually directly plays with our visual perception. According to Lurueña, who is from Spain, it is a supermarket trick based on a phenomenon known as the Munker illusion, named after German researcher Franz Carl Munker in the 1970s. This optical illusion causes the colour we perceive of an object to be altered by the colours surrounding it. In his video, Lurueña shows a visual example. In an image created by himself, the same fruit appears to have more intense shades when crossed by red lines. "The fruit in the middle seems much more orange than the other two due to the red lines passing over it,' he said. 'However, the colour of all three fruits is exactly the same," commented the expert. The Munker illusion means that the colour of an object can appear different depending on the background colour or surrounding elements. In the case of food, this visual manipulation can be used to make fruits and vegetables appear fresher and riper than they really are. Red is able to intensify warm tones like orange and yellow, resulting in a more appetising appearance. This technique is not only applied to selling oranges. The former university lecturer also shared that it used with other fresh products such as lemons, peppers, avocados, onions, and purple garlic. The goal is always to enhance the natural colour of the food and make it more attractive to shoppers. Lurueña added: "So don't trust your senses. Read labels carefully and try to buy fruits and vegetables in bulk to avoid surprises.'
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Old Town taken over by film crew as 'Hollywood stars spotted across city'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh locals and tourists have once again been left starstruck as filming continues across the capital for a new sci-fi film. Footage captured on Candlemaker Row on Wednesday evening show cast and crew at the scene as takes were being shot for Ghostwriter - which is set for release in 2026. The rumoured cast includes Wednesday star Jenna Ortega, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Pulp Fiction actor Samuel L. Jackson. The short clip which was shared on social media shows the street taken over by crews. Many tourists have reported seeing the starring actors across the capital. The video shared on TikTok is captioned: "Ghostwriter JJ Abrams, Sam Jackson, Glen Powell and Jenny Ortega, filming in Edinburgh." On Wednesday, we reported Twisters star Glen Powell was snapped filming scenes. The actor is spotted in a cream and green jacket before he starts jumping up and down and pacing up the street for the apparent shot. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Pam who witnessed the scene unfold said: "When we travelled to Edinburgh we didn't expect to see a part of Hollywood. We were excited to see the beautiful cobblestone streets in the city and just stumbled across the set. "We returned the next day to enjoy walking the same street, and we look forward to seeing it someday on film and knowing we were there." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Tourists were left shocked at the sight and couldn't believe their eyes. In the background of the video, one person said: "That is him, oh my gosh that is him. That is Glen Powell." Other people have shared their excitement on social media and claim to have spotted Jenny Ortega at various spots. One person said on TikTok: "Definitely saw Jenna Ortega in Edinburgh yesterday lol". Another fan wrote on X: "No way did I just walk past Glen Powell in Edinburgh." Other filming locations include Advocate's Close, Borthwick's Close, Fleshmarket Close, Mary King's Close, Old Assembly Close and Parliament Square. It's understood filming will be carrying on until Friday, June 13. While the plot is a tightly kept secret, The Hot Mic has suggested the film is an '80s throwback film and follows the author of a series of novels who reveals that the mythical world he's known for creating is in fact real.
