How to be a qualified spectator?

In the dog days

Talking about the most popular fruit

Watermelon is definitely on the list

Chill it and have a bite

It is simply the best comfort in summer

How to pick a “ripe” melon?

How to eat watermelon more hygienically?

Can you eat overnight melon?

When should watermelon be eaten?

How to choose from so many watermelon varieties?

About eating melons

Today we will come together

How to eat melon safely in summer?

About eating watermelon

The most common questions are

What should I do if I can’t finish eating the watermelon in one go?

How to keep watermelon safe overnight?

A few things to remember when eating watermelon safely

first

When cutting watermelon, use a special fruit cutter.

Clean knife and cutting board

Endless watermelon

Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator as soon as possible.

This way you can make watermelon

Separate from other food in the refrigerator

Avoid secondary pollution

in addition

How long does watermelon last in the refrigerator?

It is best not to exceed 12 hours

Being a qualified spectator

How to eat melon correctly?

The following suggestions are for collection!

At present, there are many varieties of watermelons on the market. Although they are all watermelons, their appearance, color, and size are very different. What are the characteristics of these watermelons? How should we choose watermelons for our children? Let's learn about it together↓↓↓

Zaojia 8424: The number here has a special meaning. 84 is the year. Zaojia 8424’s birthday is 1984. It is the 24th group of fine varieties successfully bred by agricultural experts from the former Nanhui District of Shanghai in 1984. So we have found the origin of "24" because it is the 24th group of fine varieties.

Zaojia 8424 has the advantages of thin skin, rich juice, sweetness and refreshing taste. Not only is it delicious, but it is also very considerate and has a moderate size. These advantages have made Zaojia 8424 popular in the watermelon world. In recent years, it has become the "trump card" among watermelons and is deeply sought after and loved by the watermelon-eating crowd.

Main features: The flesh is lighter in color, even pink, the skin is very thin and not resistant to cracking, but it tastes sweet!

Qilin melon has different production areas, mainly concentrated in Hainan and Yunnan.

Hainan production area: The taste is lighter than that of Yunnan production area, and the sugar content is not too sweet, because the temperature difference between day and night in Hainan production area is small, and sugar is difficult to accumulate.

Yunnan production area: The taste is relatively sweet. The temperature difference in Yunnan is relatively large, and the melons are sweeter than those in Hainan production area.

In addition to being affected by the production area, the color of the flesh is also related to the planting management and the maturity of the harvest. It is normal for it to be lighter or darker. The color of the flesh will be different depending on the planting method.

Black Beauty watermelon is a common watermelon variety and is grown in many places in China, including Yinchuan, Ningxia, Nanning, Guangxi, Wanning, Hainan, Weinan, Shaanxi, and Fujian.

The Black Beauty watermelon is oval in shape, with a dark green rind that is close to black. It has a thin skin and red flesh, and the flesh is thick. It is much sweeter than ordinary watermelons, so it is sweet, juicy and refreshing when you take a bite.

Sweet King watermelon is a popular watermelon variety in summer. It is best sold in the Philippines, Myanmar and other places abroad, and is mostly produced in Shandong, Henan, Liaoning, Shaanxi and other places in China. Due to its excellent variety, there are not too many requirements and restrictions on its planting in the production areas.

Sweet King watermelon is called "Sweet King" for its high sweetness. The sugar content can reach about 14 degrees, while the sweetness of ordinary watermelon varieties is only about 6-10 degrees. It has a short oval shape. After cutting, you can see the big red flesh. It tastes sweet and juicy, but one disadvantage is that it is easy to have "hollow" flesh.

Ningxia Selenium-rich Melon is also known as "Ningxia Selenium Sand Melon" because it is rich in selenium. It is mainly produced in Xiangshan area of ​​Zhongwei, Ningxia. It is on the market in July every year and can be eaten until late October. During the planting period, melon farmers will lay small stones in the melon fields, so the selenium sand melon is also called "the watermelon grown in the cracks of the rocks."

Selenium sand melon is larger than ordinary watermelons, usually weighing about 20 to 30 pounds. Its biggest feature is its high sweetness. The sugar content in the core of the melon is as high as 18%, and even the part near the rind is very sweet. It tastes sweet and juicy, and is rich in various trace elements. It is a high-quality melon worth tasting in summer.

New Hongbao watermelon is a high-yield variety with few seeds, large fruits, and strong growth potential. It is a watermelon variety introduced from Taiwan. The fruit of New Hongbao is oblong, with a light green peel with a net-like pattern. The peel is about 1cm thick, and the flesh is red. The watermelon has relatively few seeds, is juicy, sweet, crisp and refreshing.

Early Spring Ruby is a hybrid first generation very early maturing small red flesh watermelon, thin skin, few seeds, bright red flesh, tender and sweet, juicy, fine texture, no residue, tender and refreshing, with a sugar content of more than 12.5% ​​in the center. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, high-quality protein, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B1 and other nutrients, and is very popular.

Te Xiao Feng is a modified watermelon variety, native to Taiwan, China, and introduced to the mainland after the 1990s. It has a beautiful appearance and a very thin peel. When cut open, the yellow flesh is revealed, making you wonder if you bought a Hami melon. It has the unique sweetness and juiciness of watermelon. It is recommended that you eat this variety of watermelon immediately after cutting it.

Now we know about the different varieties of watermelons. So how do you choose a delicious watermelon for your children?

First look at the shape: melons of good quality have a more symmetrical shape, while melons with hollows, tilted heads, cracks, etc. are often of poor quality.

Second, look at the melon skin: try to choose a melon with a smooth skin. Press the melon skin with your fingers. If the skin is hard and smooth, the melon is fresh. The melon with clear patterns and obvious lines is ripe, while the melon with fuzz on the surface, dark luster and unclear lines is unripe.

Third, look at the two ends: melons with symmetrical ends and deep depressions at the navel and handle usually taste better, while melons with flat navels and handles have average taste. As for melons with pointed and thick navels and handles, they often taste bad.

Fourth, listen to the sound: Hold the watermelon with one hand and tap it with the other hand. If you can hear a "bang bang" sound, it means it is ripe. If you hear a "dang dang" sound, it means the watermelon is not ripe. And if you hear a "puff puff" sound, it means the watermelon is overripe, which is commonly known as "overripe".

5. Weigh the watermelon: for watermelons of the same size, the lighter the weight, the better the maturity. The heavier watermelon that feels like it is falling is unripe. In addition, if you hold up the watermelon with one hand and tap it gently with the other hand, and the hand holding the watermelon feels a vibration, then the watermelon is ripe. Otherwise, it is either unripe or overripe.

In addition, the editor would like to remind you that although watermelon can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, it is not advisable to eat too much. Especially children with poor stomachs should not eat iced watermelon.

After reading this article, do you feel like you are now a qualified "melon eater"? Go to the market and pick one!

Source: Reprinted from the WeChat public account of "Capital Education" and CCTV News