Watermelon sales season has begun. Of course, you also like to enjoy a slice of ice on a hot summer day. We have prepared suggestions that will help you choose a delicious and ripe fruit.
First, never buy watermelons from the side of the road. They absorb heavy metals found in car exhaust. Second, fruits stored in unequipped retail outlets may not undergo health inspections, which can lead to poisoning.
According to the rules of Rospotrebnadzor, the trading area must be fenced and kept under a canopy; watermelons should be stored not on the ground, but on special shelves under a canopy. At the end of the working day, fruits should be removed from the street.
How to recognize a ripe watermelon:
- Integrated cover, the color of the shell is bright and contrasting,
- The light spot on the side is as yellow as can be, even orange.
- It is impossible to pierce a watermelon rind with your fingernail.
- The branches and stems are dry,
- When struck with the palm of the hand, the watermelon vibrates; when struck with a bent finger, it produces a moderate ringing sound;
- Watermelon has various shades of red flesh inside.
- Mature seeds are black or brown,
- The consistency of watermelon flesh is juicy, soft, mucus-free, and sweet in taste.
- No sour smell.
Experts recommend choosing a medium-sized fruit. Do not forget to wash the watermelon with warm water (or soap) before eating. Store the cut fruit in the refrigerator.
Source: People Talk
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