How to choose a delicious melon: what not to eat with and how to store

Melon is a seasonal autumn product. Nowadays, those who follow a healthy diet are actively preparing a variety of desserts from it, because melon gives off its natural malt and acts as a substitute for regular sugar. But before cooking, you need to choose the right melon to make it really tasty.

Today, the FoodOboz editorial team shares tips on how to choose a melon, what to eat with it, and how to store it properly.

The smell of melon

Ripe and sweet melon always has subtle aromas of vanilla, honey, and pear. Unripe melon has a distinct green smell. The aroma directly depends on the weather conditions: the warmer it is outside, the better the smell of melon.

What does the melon feel like?

When choosing a melon by touch, you need to know the characteristics of each variety. For example, the surface of a Kolkhoznitsa melon is smooth to the touch. Such a melon should be round and bright yellow – then it is considered ripe. The Torpedo melon, on the other hand, is rough. It is light and oblong. If you touch a ripe fruit, it should spring. But your fingers should not fall through – this indicates that the melon is overripe and will spoil very quickly.

When is the best time to buy melon

It is always best to buy good quality melons in season – in August and September. These are the melons that are not grown under films.

How to eat and store melon properly

• Before eating, be sure to wash the melon thoroughly under warm water and soap. Because it is in the melon peel and on its entire surface that toxins are present.
• Never leave melon on the table for a long time. It should be stored in the refrigerator.
• It is undesirable to consume melon in combination with cold water, fermented dairy products, alcohol, and milk.