Roskachestvo experts shared advice on choosing a tasty and ripe watermelon.
The experts listed the recommendations on the department’s Telegram channel.
Experts have warned that using a nitrate meter will not help find the berry without “chemicals”.
To make an accurate measurement, the device must be in a sterile environment. Such conditions are not available in the market or in the store, so it will not be possible to get an accurate result.
The stem of a watermelon is not the most telling sign of ripeness. Even an unripe fruit will darken in two weeks.
You should choose by sound. It should be booming, reminiscent of vibration. A ringing sound indicates that the fruit is not ripe, and a dull sound indicates that it is overripe.
It is better to choose medium-sized berries. A bright yellow spot is a sign of quality. But it is better to put aside fruit with cracks and damage.
