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With this, Im sure your next market trip will be worthwhile.
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This spot radically differs from the mostly dark green surface of the watermelon.
The sweetest are those which come with a somewhat bright or golden yellow field spot.
Watermelons with mostly pale and largely whitish field spots are the blandest tasting.
Size
First, you should expect the best watermelons to be of average size.
Too small or too big watermelons are not the best tasting ones.
Secondly, there are actually boy and girl watermelons.
The boys are taller and more watery, while the girls have a roundish shape and are sweeter.
Tail
The best-tasting watermelons will always come with a somewhat dried-up tail.
Picking Pineapples:
Color
Go for the golden yellow varieties for the best tasting ones.
Leaves
Check the firmness of the leaves when picking out the best pineapple.
So settle somewhere in the middle.
If it does give just a bit, it means that the fruit is properly ripe and juicy.
Sniff the bottom
This is your most foolproof way of choosing the best one.
All good pineapples will give off a sweet aroma at the bottom.
If the rind doesnt look perfect, then go for a different one.
The Color
Look for the ones with a light beige outer surface and avoid the greenish ones.
The green surface indicates that the fruit is not ripe enough.
Keep in mind though that the best cantaloupes will have light orange insides.
Tap it
You should also tap it.
Take it close to your ears and give it a few gentle taps with your fingers.
If it sounds a little hollow, then thats what youre looking for.
Smell and Squeeze
Just give it a gentle squeeze.
The best ones should give a little under your fingers.
If it feels too soft, it indicates that the fruit is overripe.
Dont forget to smell it too.
If it gives off a sweet smell, everythings fine.
Remove them only if you plan to eat your strawberries.
This way, youll stop the mold from spreading to the rest of the strawberries.
