In summer, watermelon is the star of our plates. Sometimes juicy and sweet, sometimes floury and bland… It’s a bit of a lottery each time when choosing it. This summer, become an expert by following these pro tips for choosing a tasty watermelon!
In summer, the watermelon thrones on all the stalls of the greengrocers at the market. And for good reason, it is one of the most successful fruits when it is hot with melon. You can make delicious smoothies for breakfast, fresh salads for lunch with cucumber, feta and mint, and cut small pieces for the evening aperitif. In short, the watermelon can be invited to the table morning, noon and evening!
But when it comes to choosing it, it’s a whole different story. Have no idea how to choose a sweet, juicy, firm-fleshed watermelon? Here are some tips to help you the next time you go looking for THE best watermelon in the supermarket.
Weighing the watermelon, the best way to ensure a very sweet fruit?
Well seen, the weight of the watermelon is one of the criteria to take into account when buying it. It’s not for nothing that everyone weighs their fruit when choosing it. To be very juicy, the watermelon must be heavy. This is a sign that it is well filled with water. But that’s not the only thing to consider. Other pro tips that are proving effective:
- The watermelon should be firm when you touch it.
- Her skin should be smooth and shiny.
- The stem: if it is very green, put the fruit back. On the contrary, if the stem is dry, it is good, the fruit is ripe enough.
- A yellow spot at the end of the watermelon is welcome. This is a sign that the fruit has had time to ripen in the sun. If this spot turns white, put the fruit back.
- The little brown lines: did you think that meant the fruit wasn’t going to be good? On the contrary, it means that the flower of the watermelon has been pollinated by many bees and that the watermelon will be very sweet.
- If you prefer to buy half a watermelon, you can rely on the texture and color of the flesh which must be a beautiful red.
- One last tip : tap with the back of your hand on the skin of the watermelon. If it resonates, you can buy it.
You now have all the cards in hand to choose a very tasty watermelon!