When choosing cantaloupes, many people prefer large ones, thinking that the bigger they are, the sweeter they are. In fact, this idea is completely wrong. The sweetness of cantaloupe has nothing to do with its size. I believe everyone has encountered this situation. The cantaloupe you buy is either half-cooked and tastes astringent, or it is overripe and smells like alcohol. The pulp has even deteriorated and turned black. It is a pity to throw it away. Today, Sister Mei will teach you 5 tips on picking cantaloupe to ensure that the cantaloupe you pick is juicy, sweet and fragrant.

You can tell whether a cantaloupe is sweet or not by looking at this place. You can choose the right one, it is so practical

1. Look at the navel of the melon

When buying a cantaloupe, First, look at the bottom of the melon. The long-open umbilical cord of a cantaloupe is generally relatively large, swollen and protruding, and is soft when pressed, indicating that it is a good cantaloupe. On the contrary, if the melon navel looks very small, it means it has not grown, so please remember not to choose it.

You can tell whether the cantaloupe is sweet or not by looking at this place. You can pick the right one, it’s so practical

2. Smell the smell

Smell it with your nose The navel of the cantaloupe. Ripe cantaloupe smells of a strong melon aroma; immature cantaloupe has a lighter taste or no aroma. This kind of cantaloupe often tastes bitter; if you smell a "wine smell", it means that the cantaloupe Do not buy cantaloupe that has been stored for too long, has rotted and deteriorated inside, and smells like alcohol.

Whether the cantaloupe is sweet or not, you can tell by looking at this place. It is so practical to pick the right one.

3. Look at the color

Whether the melon is sweet or not It is closely related to the sunshine time, which is why watermelon, cantaloupe and cantaloupe in Xinjiang are very sweet. Xinjiang has less rainy days and more sunny days. Plants can fully carry out photosynthesis and produce a large amount of starch and sugar, making fruits and vegetables sweeter.

The skin of cantaloupe will turn yellow after being exposed to light for a long time. When we buy cantaloupe, if we see that the skin is white with yellowing, then congratulations, you have picked a good cantaloupe. If the skin is white with green in it, it means the cantaloupe is not yet mature and the taste is not good.

You can tell whether the cantaloupe is sweet or not by looking at this place. It is so practical to pick the right one.

4. Kneading hardness

We knead it with our hands. Pinch the skin of the cantaloupe. If the skin is hard, it means it is not ripe. If the skin is too soft, it means the melon has deteriorated after being stored for a long time. The skin is elastic when pinched, with moderate hardness and softness. You are right to buy this kind of cantaloupe.

Whether the cantaloupe is sweet or not, you can tell at a glance at this place. It is so practical to pick the right one.

5. Weigh the weight

After the cantaloupe matures, the water content will decrease. It will be significantly reduced and the sugar content will be increased. If there are two melons of about the same size, just choose the lighter one. Raw melons tend to be heavier.