How to Choose a Better Watermelon
Below is an introduction for netizens on how to choose a better watermelon and the detailed knowledge of watermelon selection techniques, including the introduction by the editor.
As the name implies, watermelon is a fruit from the Western Regions, which was introduced to the southeastern coastal areas of China before the Five Dynasties. However, it was not called watermelon at that time. It was known as "cold melon" due to its cold nature and heat-relieving properties. It is cultivated in various parts of our country, with many varieties. The peel, flesh, and seeds come in various forms, with the most famous regions being Xinjiang, Lanzhou in Gansu, Dezhou in Shandong, and Liyang in Jiangsu. Let's take a look at how to choose a better watermelon together!
How to Determine the Quality of Watermelons
1. High-quality watermelons: They have a good shape, no deformities, a shiny and fresh surface, clear stripes, no mechanical damage, no diseases or pests, no dry spots, the down on the fruit stem has fallen off, the navel is sunken, the flesh has a moderate structure, and it tastes fresh and pleasant, with no peculiar smell and moderate sweetness.
2. Substandard watermelons: They have a slightly poor shape or deformed fruits, irregular sizes, dirty and dark fruit color, unclear patterns, dry spots, light wormholes, or bruises, with more seeds and coarse fibers, less juice, and lack of sweetness, though they may have a light fragrance.
3. Poor quality watermelons: They have an irregular shape, the peel is withered, the patterns are unclear, the surface is damaged, and it makes a "pattering" or "thumping" sound when tapped. The flesh is pink or moon white, tastes extremely bad, and has a rotten smell or other peculiar smells.
How to Choose a Better Watermelon?
1. Patterns: Watermelons with smooth surfaces, clear patterns, distinct lines, and yellowish undersides are ripe, while those with down, dim luster, unclear flower spots, and unclear lines are unripe.
2. Sound: When tapping a watermelon with your fingers, if you hear a "thumping" sound, it's ripe; if you hear a "ting-ting" sound, it's not ripe; if you hear a "ploffing" sound, it's overripe.
3. Stem: Green stems indicate ripe watermelons, while blackish-brown, downy, bent,脆, and yellowish-tipped tendrils indicate unripe watermelons picked too early. A dry stem indicates a "dead vine" watermelon.
4. Ends: Watermelons with symmetrical ends, deep sunken navels, and plump sides are good. If one end is large and the other is small or pointed, it indicates poor quality.
5. Weight: Comparing two watermelons of the same variety and size, the lighter one is more mature, and the heavier one is less mature. The heavier the watermelon, the lower its maturity.
What Are the Benefits of Eating Watermelon?
1. Reduces heat and relieves summer heat: Watermelon has the function of clearing heat and relieve烦, and eating watermelon in summer can quench thirst and relieve heat.
2. Moisturizing and sun protection: Watermelon has the highest water content among fruits, making it especially suitable for replenishing the body's water loss in summer.
3. Smooth bowel movements: After eating watermelon, urination will significantly increase, which can reduce the content of bilirubin and is beneficial for the treatment of jaundice.
4. Slows aging: Watermelon juice and fresh rind can increase skin elasticity, making people look younger, reducing wrinkles, and adding luster.
5. Treats kidney inflammation: Watermelon contains some sugar and salt, which can be effective for treating mild kidney inflammation.
6. Soothes hangovers: Watermelon has the function of counteracting alcohol. Eating it raw or drinking its juice frequently can refresh and sober up someone who is drunk.
What Are the Taboos of Eating Watermelon?
1. People with renal insufficiency may experience worsening edema and are prone to acute heart failure if they consume too much watermelon, as they cannot excrete the excess water in time.
2. Diabetics may experience increased blood sugar levels if they eat too much watermelon. Severe cases may lead to metabolic disorders, acidosis, and even life-threatening situations.
3. People with oral ulcers may experience excessive loss of water needed for the recovery of oral ulcers, thus exacerbating yin deficiency and internal heat and prolonging the disease.
4. Eating too much watermelon can harm the spleen and stomach, leading to poor appetite, indigestion, and a decrease in gastrointestinal resistance, causing bloating and diarrhea.
5. Watermelon can easily spoil in a high-temperature environment. Eating watermelon that has been open for too long and contaminated with bacteria can lead to gastrointestinal infections.
6. Consuming a large amount of watermelon can dilute stomach juice in the stomach, causing indigestion or diarrhea.
7. Watermelon has the effect of clearing internal heat, and eating it in the early stage of a cold can worsen the condition or prolong the duration of the cold.
8. Postpartum women have a relatively weak constitution, and traditional Chinese medicine believes that eating too much watermelon can damage the spleen and stomach due to its cold nature.
9. Although eating cold watermelon on a hot day has a good heat-relieving effect, it can cause significant stimulation to the stomach, easily leading to spleen and stomach damage.
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