Watermelon
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is related to plants like cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin that grow as vines. Watermelon definitely tops the list of foods that people love to eat in the summer. It is a refreshing, delicious and thirst-quenching fruit on a hot day. The water content in watermelon is also extremely helpful in keeping the body hydrated during the hot summer months.
Watermelon is usually consumed as a fresh fruit. In Africa, it is sometimes cooked before eating and may also be used as an animal feed. Watermelon juice is also one of the most refreshing beverage in the world.
Watermelon is an excellent source of potassium, vitamins C and A, and contains a high concentration of beta-carotene. Red watermelon rind also contains the phyto-nutrient citrulline, which has health benefits such as increased blood flow throughout the body.
Watermelon is usually consumed as a fresh fruit. In Africa, it is sometimes cooked before eating and may also be used as an animal feed. Watermelon juice is also one of the most refreshing beverage in the world.
Watermelon is an excellent source of potassium, vitamins C and A, and contains a high concentration of beta-carotene. Red watermelon rind also contains the phyto-nutrient citrulline, which has health benefits such as increased blood flow throughout the body.
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Varieties
ROSE RED FLESH
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Small-size fruit
Oblong to elongate shape
Brix: 13 – 14%
Taste: very sweet
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
Oblong to elongate shape
Brix: 13 – 14%
Taste: very sweet
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
SIZE
2.5 – 4.5 kg/pcs
APPEARANCE
Thin, tough and medium green rinds with broad dark green Rattlesnake-like stripes
Rose-red flesh with a few and small black seeds
Rose-red flesh with a few and small black seeds
BRIGHT RED FLESH
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Medium-sized fruit
Almost round shape
Brix: 11 – 12%
Taste: sweet fresh
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
Almost round shape
Brix: 11 – 12%
Taste: sweet fresh
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
SIZE
4 – 7 kg/pcs
APPEARANCE
Thin, tough and light green rinds with broad dark green stripes
Bright red flesh with a few and small black seeds
Bright red flesh with a few and small black seeds
BRIGHT YELLOW FLESH
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Small-sized fruit
Almost oval shape
Brix: 11 – 12%
Taste: sweet fresh
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
Almost oval shape
Brix: 11 – 12%
Taste: sweet fresh
Texture: crispy, juicy, and fine-grained
SIZE
2 – 3.5 kg/pcs
APPEARANCE
Thin, tough and medium green rinds with narrow dark-green stripes
Bright yellow flesh with a few and small black seeds
Bright yellow flesh with a few and small black seeds
