Watermelon
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Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.
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Cultivar
Crimson sweet, Star brite,
Major growing area
Dry and intermediate
ORIGINS
Africa
TASTE
Refreshing to bite into and gives a sweet and juicy flavour
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
Treats haemorrhages, urinary tract disorders, flatulence, spleen disorders, excessive thirst and dehydration. Watermelons possess anti-inflammatory properties and potent antioxidants, reducing the likelihood of weight gain and the risk of heart disease. It may also help fight cancers.
NOTABLE FACTS
The earliest evidence of watermelons being in use takes us back 4,000 years to Egypt, where the fruit’s remains are said to have been found as hieroglyphs on tombs. It gets better - seeds dating back to 3,000 BC have been found in a cave in Hang-Zhou, China. There is also reason to believe that watermelons may even have been is use in India before they found their way to China!
TRY-ME RECIPES
Watermelon juice is super-refreshing. Simply blend, strain and drink up. Take it a step further; add chunks of fresh strawberries, blueberries and/or kiwi and freeze for delicious popsicles.
The juice pairs well with cucumber, honeydew, grape, strawberry, ginger, lemon, mint, and pomegranate.
Soak watermelon balls in vodka and serve chilled, or combine watermelon juice with white wine to make a nice spritzer at your next party.
NUTRIENTS & VALUES PER 100g EDIBLE PORTION
Energy |
16.0 k cal |
Protein |
0.2 g |
Fat | 0.2 g |
Carbohydrates |
3.3 g |
Calcium |
11.0 mg |
Phosphorus |
12.0 mg |
Iron |
7.9 mg |
Thiamine |
20.0 μg |
Riboflavin |
40.0 μg |
Vitamin C |
1 mg |
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