Recognize delicious watermelon through its shape and color
A ripe watermelon often has a cream-yellow or light spots on the field, a sign that it has been naturally ripened on the plant. If the spots are still white or light blue, the melon is often not sweet enough.
The shape of the fruit is also an important factor. The delicious ripe melon is round, balanced, and not crooked. The melon peel should be even green, slightly blurred, not shiny. Housewives should note that shiny fruits are often melons picked early and have not reached the ideal sweetness.
A quality watermelon must be heavier than its size, with matte shells and clear yellow spots, says nutritionist Maggie Moon, MS, RD, author of The MIND Diet in Los Angeles (USA). These are typical signs of ripening".
Also, if the melon has a streak, try placing your fingers between the lines. If just tight, the watermelon is cooked evenly. Fruits with a network of sugar-stony brown tendons also signal high sweetness due to the sugar secreted during development.
The secret to choosing melons by sound, weight and melon juice
One of the classic but effective tips is to gently tap on the melon peel. Ripe berries will produce a deep, hollow sound, showing signs of containing a lot of water. Conversely, a ringing or too strong sound can indicate that the melon is pale or too ripe.
In addition, weight is an easy factor to check. When picked up, delicious melons are often surprisingly heavy in size. This is evidence that the fruit contains a lot of water, berries and sweetness.
The melon stems also reveal the harvest time. The green variety means that the melon is picked too early, not fully ripe. Meanwhile, dried and brown watermelons show that the melons are ripe, often sweeter and more fragrant.
Nutritionist Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES (Utah, USA) shared: Buyers should choose fruits with dried trunks and whole shells. Trumpets with bruises or cracks often cannot retain their flavor and food safety."
Finally, stay away from fruits with soft shells, large bruises, cracks or holes, as this is a sign that the melon has been damaged or over-treated during transportation.
A delicious watermelon not only helps to quench thirst but also adds water, vitamin C and antioxidants to the body. To choose ripe melons, pay attention to three main factors: even color and shape, empty throbbing sound and heavy weight.
Just apply these tips, you can confidently choose delicious, sweet, safe watermelon for the whole family in the summer.
