How to choose a watermelon?
There is probably no person who would refuse the pleasure of eating a juicy watermelon. But how to choose a really tasty melon fruit? Everyone has their own secrets, however, several basic rules can be considered universal.
No to giants
Did your gaze stop at the largest watermelon? Don't rush to buy it. Most likely, the huge watermelon was grown on chemical additives, because without their use in our climate it would not have reached such a size. “Toddlers”, unfortunately, are also not the best option - they are rarely sweet. You should choose a watermelon of medium weight (5-7 kg).
By gender
Surely you know that watermelons are divided into girls and boys (the former, by the way, taste better). How to determine the sex of the fetus? The male is larger, elongated along the axis (it passes through the tail), and the female is smaller and slightly more flattened in shape. The female bones are small.
Tail
Pay attention to the tail. Green indicates immaturity, while yellow and dry is a signal to eat watermelon.
Melody of taste
A ripe watermelon makes a booming sound, if you knock on it, it will crackle when pressed from above and below.
Fatal wound
Traders often cut a piece out of a watermelon to demonstrate its ripeness to the average person. You should not buy such a fruit, because the pulp absorbs bacteria.
Physics and chemistry
The appearance of a watermelon will not tell you whether it contains harmful substances. You can find out by cutting the fruit. Are white or yellow veins visible? Alas, the percentage of nitrates and pesticides exceeds the norm. You can find out their exact number in the laboratory.
Proven quality
If your luck runs out and the watermelon turns out to be downright bad, you shouldn’t risk buying berries from this seller again. Surely, the entire batch he offers does not meet quality standards.
The main thing is content
The most delicious watermelon is usually not a very beautiful one, but a slightly unsightly one with a white spot on the side. This is what you should choose.
Having studied these rules, you know exactly how to choose the right watermelon and now feel free to go to the market. Bon appetit.
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