Here it is, the summer fruit par excellence, the symbol of summer: watermelon. Refreshing and thirst-quenching, it is the number one choice of many Italian families when it comes to serving fruit on the table.
The fruit, which contains 91% water, is not only good but also has many benefits. In fact, second a FoodData Central studio, fruits rich in water help to feed themselves by consuming very few calories.
It is the perfect fruit, however finding the best one in the box is not always an easy task. Too many think they can hit it off without fail, but the usefulness of the knuckle strike is still widely debated.
To be really sure you can taste the sweetest and tastiest, let’s not knock on watermelons: five other key elements reveal their absolute goodness. Having a good eye, the features listed below will allow us to always choose and enjoy the best ever.
Let’s not knock on watermelons: five other key elements reveal their absolute goodness
The first feature to check is the shape, which reveals its gender. If the watermelon is elongated, that is a “male”, it will be more watery than a “female”. The “females” are rounder and more uniform and are much sweeter. We also check the weight. The heavier it is, the juicier the watermelon will be.
Another trick of the experts, probably the most important: it is the analysis of the stain, called “field spot” in English. If it is white, we avoid buying the fruit. The stain should be creamy yellow or orange. This spot indicates where the watermelon rested in the ground. The more yellow and larger it is, the more time it has had time to rest and mellow.
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Proof that bees are our best friends can be seen from the brownish web of cracks that forms on watermelons. This is caused, precisely, by the bees, which have pollinated the flower and rubbed the membranes that then form the fruit. The larger the brownish “cobweb”, the more the flower has been pollinated; this makes it even sweeter.
The last thing to check before making the final decision is to note the color. If it’s brilliant, let’s not be fooled; it means that it is not yet ripe. If it is dark and dull, then it is the right one. Take your chosen watermelon and let’s enjoy it, sure you have made a good choice.
Obviously one of the best places to eat it is on the beach, quiet and sure that we have hidden our valuables well.
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