How to choose green melon
Summer is the peak season for green melons. How to choose sweet and juicy green melons has become a concern for many consumers. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed green melon selection guide.
1. Characteristics of green melon varieties
There are many varieties of green melons, and the taste and appearance of each variety vary. The following is a comparison of the characteristics of several common green melons:
| Variety | Appearance features | Taste characteristics | mature stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| cantaloupe | The epidermis has reticular texture and is yellowish-green in color. | Sweet and juicy, tender meat | July-September |
| reticulated melon | The epidermis has obvious reticular bulges | High sweetness and sufficient moisture | June-August |
| emerald | Smooth skin, emerald green color | Crisp, sweet and refreshing, with rich flavor | May-July |
2. Key indicators for selecting green melons
Based on the selection techniques recently discussed by consumers, we have summarized the following key indicators:
| indicator | Premium features | inferior features |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | The epidermis is intact without damage and the texture is clear | Dimpling or dark spots on the epidermis |
| color | Uniform color and glossy | Dark color or yellow spots |
| weight | Feels heavy | Feel light and airy |
| smell | Rich and sweet flavor | Odorless or smelly |
| bottom | Flexible when pressed | Pressure is too hard or too soft |
3. Step-by-step selection guide
1.Look at the appearance: First, observe whether the skin of the melon is intact. The skin of a high-quality green melon should be smooth or have clear mesh lines, with no obvious bump marks or rotten spots.
2.Weigh the weight: For melons of the same size, the heavier they are, the more water they have. You can compare several melons of similar size in your hand and choose the heaviest one.
3.smell the fragrance: Ripe melon will exude a rich fruity aroma. Put the melon near your nose and smell it gently. The stronger the aroma, the higher the ripeness.
4.Press test: Gently press the bottom (flower end) of the melon with your fingers. Ripe melons will be slightly elastic. If they are too hard, they are underripe, and if they are too soft, they may be overripe.
5.Observe Guati: The pedicle of fresh melon should be green. If the pedicle has dried up and turned yellow, it means that it took a long time to pick.
4. Preservation and consumption suggestions
1.Save method: Uncut melons can be stored in a cool and ventilated place for 3-5 days. Cut melons should be wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator. It is recommended to consume them within 2 days.
2.Eating Tips: The sweetest part of the melon is close to the pulp. When eating, you can cut off the top first, and then scoop out the pulp with a spoon, so as to retain the sweetness to the maximum extent.
3.Taboos: Melon is cold in nature and should not be eaten with cold foods or on an empty stomach to avoid causing gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Answers to recent hot questions
According to the search data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, the issues that consumers are most concerned about are:
| Popular questions | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Why are some melons not sweet? | It may be due to premature picking, variety problems or insufficient light during planting. |
| Is the more texture on the surface of the melon the better? | Not necessarily, the net pattern is a characteristic of the variety, not the more, the sweeter it is. |
| How to tell whether melons use enlarging agents? | Abnormally large size, hollowness, and bland taste may be signs of use of bulking agents. |
| What is the difference between melon and cantaloupe? | Hami melon is a variety of melon, especially the high-quality melon produced in Xinjiang |
We hope that this detailed selection guide will help you choose sweet and delicious green melons in summer. Remember, a good melon depends not only on your eyesight, but also requires comprehensive judgment from multiple senses.
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