Red Watermelon

Red watermelons are widely available and can be found in most grocery shops and supermarkets. They are the quintessential summer fruit that taste like dessert and fill up the body like a sports drink. The red flesh of our watermelon is sweet, incredibly juicy and has hints of grassy and fruity flavours that erupts in your mouth with every bite.

STORAGE

If you do not want to cut your watermelon open soon, it's best to shop it at room temperature away from direct sunlight. If you want to cut your watermelon in half and want to store the other half, cover the cut surface tightly in cling film. This will prevent the watermelon from absorbing the aromas or flavours of other foods in the fridge. If you keep the watermelon in the fridge for a long period of time, it may affect its taste and nutritional value.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Did you know that the colour of the flesh affects the taste of a watermelon? The sweeter the taste, the more intense the colour of the flesh. The flesh of a watermelon contains about 6% of sugar and consists mainly of water.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Helps you stay hydrated
• May have anti-cancer effects
• May improve heart health
• May reduce inflammation and oxidative stress
• May help prevent macular degeneration
• May relieve muscle soreness
• May support skin health

Watermelon is rich in vitamins A, C, B6, B1, potassium, contains lycopene and amino acid known as L-citrulline

COMMON NAMES

Citrullus Lanatus, Cucurbitaceae family, Citrullus sp, Citrullus lanatus, Citrullus vulgaris, Semangka, Tembikai, Semangka, 红 色瓤西, 红西瓜