Ever stood in front of a pile of watermelons, knocking on them like youโ€™re testing drums, and still ended up with a tasteless one? Hereโ€™s a quick cheat sheet:

โ€ข White spot โ†’ old & flavorless
โ€ข Even shape โ†’ usually sweet
โ€ข Yellow spot โ†’ sweet & ripe
โ€ข Long shape โ†’ watery inside
โ€ข Shiny surface โ†’ not ripe yet
โ€ข Dark skin โ†’ fully ripe

Next time youโ€™re shopping, check these signs first, it makes a huge difference!

by Uksan_Iva

Dining and Cooking