WATERMELONS can either be a refreshing fruity treat or tasteless mush. A fruit vendor revealed a simple trick to use when shopping for melons. 2 TikTok user and fruit pro Joe showed his followers how to pick the perfect watermelon Credit: TikTok/joes.
fruitworld In his viral video , TikTok user Joe ( @joes.fruitworld ) explained the simple steps to carry out before choosing your watermelon. He explained that feeling the fruit can be even more telling than just looking at it.
Joe recommended tapping the watermelon with the palm of your hand. "When it bounces off your hand, beautiful, [it’s] nice and crisp inside," he told his followers. According to the pro, if the melon isn't hard or firm to the touch, the fruit is not worth selecting.
Joe also revealed a quick technique for spotting if the fruit is in season. The TikToker advised his audience to pay particular attention to the melon's stalk. Holding up a watermelon for his demonstration, he pointed out the slight browning around the edges.
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