Selecting Watermelon :-
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# When thumped by flicking the middle finger off the thumb against the
melon, the melon should produce a deep, rich thudding sound.
# The skin
should be dull and slightly waxy (although many are waxed to shine),
yielding only slightly to pressure, and the stem should be attached,
brownish and dry.
# The round or oblong melon should be symmetrical
without any flat sides, feeling heavy for its size.
# The underside where it lies on the ground should be a pale yellow color, not white or light green.
# Melons will continue to ripen and soften a little at room temperature but not much.
# Melons picked before their prime will never develop full flavor.
# If you are purchasing a cut standard melon, look for bright red flesh with mature dark brown or black seeds. Unless it is a seedless variety, an abundance of white seeds means it was picked before its prime.
# The underside where it lies on the ground should be a pale yellow color, not white or light green.
# Melons will continue to ripen and soften a little at room temperature but not much.
# Melons picked before their prime will never develop full flavor.
# If you are purchasing a cut standard melon, look for bright red flesh with mature dark brown or black seeds. Unless it is a seedless variety, an abundance of white seeds means it was picked before its prime.
# Avoid those with white streaks through the flesh and
those pieces where the flesh is mealy, dry, and/or separating from the
seeds.
Storing :-
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# Whole watermelon should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 40 degrees.
# Cut watermelon should be wrapped tightly, refrigerated and
used withins.
Source :- google
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