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How to pick watermelon and melon. Source: pexels
In the midst of the season of watermelons and melons. Their appearance on the shelves at an affordable price are waiting for millions of children and adults to feel these incredible flavors.
However, it is very important to know how to choose them correctly, because there is a great risk of poisoning due to too high nitrate content. And secondly, you want to choose exactly ripe deliciousness, which will not only refresh the body, but also surprise with its taste. The Main Department of the State Consumer Service of Dnipropetrovsk region told us how to choose melon and watermelon in the store.
Watermelon to melon should be medium-sized and weigh 6-7 and 1-2 kg respectively, because larger ones may contain too many nitrates that have a devastating effect on the human body. They may also contain a large amount of nitrogen fertilizers.
The tail of the watermelon should be unripe but dry. If you see a green colored tail on a watermelon, it indicates that it is unripe. Since the flesh of a ripe watermelon has micro voids, it should resonate when tapped.
In addition, the flesh of melons and watermelons should be completely homogeneous. And the presence of yellow veins indicates that before you fruit is not the best quality, from the use of which it is better to refuse.
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