Summer is the time when people actively buy fruits, berries, including watermelons.
The taste of a watermelon is influenced by its ripeness, but not everyone can recognize a ripe berry among others.
There are a number of recommendations for choosing a watermelon in a store. RIA Novosti reports details with reference to toxicologist and candidate of medical sciences Mikhail Kutukov.
It is noted that watermelons in the central part of the Russian Federation begin to ripen in mid- and late summer.
According to Kutukov, to choose a ripe watermelon, you need to pay attention to the sound when you tap it. If it is ringing, then the berry is unripe. A dull sound, on the contrary, indicates ripeness.
He also noted that it is necessary to take into account the color of the watermelon rind. It is better to refuse a bright green watermelon, and if there is a dark green color, you can safely make a purchase.
In addition, the ripeness of the watermelon can be indicated by its smell. If it is weak and pleasant, then the watermelon is ripe. The absence of smell or the presence of a rotten aroma should be a warning sign.
Nutritionist Daria Rusanova added that a ripe fruit has bright stripes and a glossy skin, while an unripe watermelon will have a matte color.
