- How it looks matters a lot
It is
important to pay attention to how a watermelon looks before buying it.
The ideal fruit should be hard and symmetrical, with no dents, cracks,
or soft parts on the rind.
Even
if the watermelon is slightly damaged on the exterior, do not buy it.
Often times, even the smallest damage is transferred inside. These
imperfections are normally caused by water deficiency or excessive sun
exposure during the fruit’s growth period.
- Lift
A
ripe watermelon is composed of 92% water and 6% sugar, meaning
that it should float on the surface if immersed in a bucket of water.
However, if you’re not in a position to perform this test, you can
simply compare the weights of two watermelons of about the same size.
The heavier fruit is certainly sweeter.
- Check the yellow area on the fruit’s rind
The
yellow area shows where the watermelon rested on the ground when
ripening in the sun. A shade of darker yellow on the area is an
indication of properly ripened watermelon. Avoid a watermelon with a
pale yellow or non-existent yellow area on the rind.
- Color
A perfectly ripen watermelon is dark green and matte. Shinier fruits are normally less lenient.
- Knocking
You
can also use the ‘knocking’ technique to check if the watermelon is
ripe or not. This method involves listening to the sound produced. An
unripe watermelon will give a deeper tone compared to the ripe one.
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