This material is for those who are not indifferent to the divine aroma and sweet, juicy taste of melon. We will talk about this fruit today. First of all, a few words about the properties of this insanely delicious fruit. Did you know that melons have long been used to treat a variety of diseases, and are now recommended for use by dietitians in a diet? Melon flesh is indicated for anemia , cardiovascular ailments and atherosclerosis, as well as for diseases of the liver and urinary system. In addition, the use of melon helps to improve digestion, and also calms the nervous system and even helps to get rid of depression . And this is only part of all the useful properties of this fetus miracle. But they work only on one condition. Melon should be grown in the right conditions, not supersaturated with nitrates and growth enhancers and in time thwarted from the garden.
Let's understand, How to avoid unwanted purchase and choose the right ripe, sweet and delicious melon.
How to choose a good juicy and ripe melon?
In different regions, you can find on sale melons of different varieties. In the middle zone of our country these are the fruits of the variety "Kolkhoznitsa" or "Torpedo", and to the south - "Amal", "Altai", "Galileo", "Cantalupa" and others. Fruits are significantly different in taste, and in flavor, and in appearance. But the requirements for choosing melons are the same and do not depend on the variety. How to distinguish ripe, good melon from a green inedible fruit?
First of all, pay attention to the smell. A quality melon is fragrant with its characteristic aroma, and not with greens or rot. Especially intense pleasant melon notes should be felt at the base (tail), which must necessarily be dry, not green, which also speaks of ripeness of the fruit.
Choosing a melon, we also study its surface and color. It should be yellow with golden veins. If the latter are greenish, or if there are such areas on the surface of the melon, then most likely an unripe fruit before you and expect good taste from it. Do not also buy melons with brown spots or with damage in the form of cracks, dents or chips. An uneven patchy color may indicate the onset of rotting of the fetus, and if the integrity of the crust is disturbed, pathogenic bacteria could enter the pulp's flesh, which can subsequently cause serious poisoning or digestive disorders.
A few more small secrets that you should pay attention to when buying melons. It is necessary to press the fruit slightly in the area of the "spout". If a melon is ripe and juicy, then in this place it will be a little softer than on all perimeter. Another indicator of the ripeness of melons is a deaf sound when the fetus is patted. When the melon is well ripe, the seeds move away slightly from the pulp, creating a cavity, which is the cause of the deaf sound.
How to choose an Uzbek melon?
If Uzbek melons predominate on your shelves in the market or in the store, then they need to learn how to choose correctly. This variety is characterized by a beige color and a characteristic sweet melon flavor. We pay attention first of all to the coloring of the peel. It should not have green patches and brown spots, and be too soft. Soft fruit can only be in the area of the "spout". And of course we connect the sense of smell. A good Uzbek melon, like the fruit of any other variety, is pleasantly fragrant and stimulates appetite.