Is it possible to pick the perfect ripe watermelon? And who says it isn't? Of course, it often happens, especially in the summer, you buy a watermelon and look forward to eating a refreshing piece, you return home and find yourself involved in a very good robbery. And a big disappointment! But to avoid these unpleasant surprises, follow a few small instructions at the time of purchase.
How to choose a watermelon
Watermelon, which is rich in water, is a healthy and invigorating fruit, ideal for the summer. A slice of watermelon is the perfect afternoon breakfast both at home and on the beach with friends. In order to buy a good fruit from trusted sellers or from a supermarket, the first step is the visual impact, that the product you are going to buy, gives off. In other words, it must have a perfect shape and color.
To make sure that the fruit is ripe, you should listen to the noise made with your touch and light pressure, which if it sounds right means that the watermelon is in full maturity and therefore there are no problems. If the noise is resounding, the watermelon is too ripe and the taste and texture are far from pleasant.
The importance of watermelon color
Even skin color is important when choosing a good watermelon. This is the perfect green color with stripes. If you buy a piece of watermelon, you can base it on the color of the inner part: if it is deep red, you are all good. The peel should be less than one centimeter thick, it is recommended to try to find out if this is enough for the result to be better than "zero".
If you try to peel the watermelon peel with your fingernail and it separates easily, it means that the point of maturity has reached the optimal refreshing and aromatic taste. Otherwise, the peel does not come off easily if the fruit is still not ripe enough.
The color of the watermelon seeds is also essential: if they are white, it indicates that the watermelon has not ripened well. The tail should not be dry, because in this case it means that the fruit is harvested long before it reaches the market. However, if the stem is soft, this is a sample of the exact degree of maturity. If juice comes out of the stem, it means that you have come across a ripe and sweet-tasting watermelon.
How to store and enjoy watermelon to the fullest?
In order to best preserve the taste of watermelon, it is good to avoid leaving the already sliced fruit outdoors.
It is advisable to store the watermelon in the refrigerator, when it is already cut into pieces without the peel. For good taste, however, it must first be remembered that watermelon should be eaten fresh and sliced and diced, it can be offered as a nice fruit salad.
In addition to the classic piece of watermelon, you can prepare delicious skewers with different fruit, using seedless cubes sprinkled with lemon juice.
