Description

✅Watermelon Specifications – General Overview:

1. Varieties:

   • Seedless Watermelon: The most common variety, characterized by its sweet, juicy flesh and absence of seeds.

   • Slicing Watermelon: Larger, with a traditional shape and many seeds, ideal for slicing and serving.

   • Miniature Watermelon: Small in size, with seedless flesh, perfect for personal servings.

   • Icebox Watermelon: Smaller size, with crisp and sweet flesh, ideal for refrigeration and smaller households.

   • Yellow Watermelon: A variety with yellow or golden flesh, sweeter and less tangy than the typical red watermelon.

2. Quality:

   • Grade A: Brightly colored skin, firm and dense flesh, and minimal imperfections.

   • Grade B: Slight imperfections, some minor blemishes on the skin, but still fresh.

   • Grade C: Overripe or damaged, typically used for processing or juicing.

3. Size:

   • Small: 3–5 kg (typically mini watermelons).

   • Medium: 6–10 kg (common for regular varieties like slicing watermelon).

   • Large: 10–15 kg (seen in larger slicing or icebox varieties).

4. Color:

   • Skin: Dark green with lighter stripes or spots (for most varieties).

   • Flesh: Bright red or pink, with some varieties having yellow or orange flesh.

   • Seeds: Black or dark brown in seeded varieties; white or non-existent in seedless varieties.

5. Taste:

   • Sweet and Juicy: The flesh is typically very sweet and highly hydrating.

   • Texture: Crisp and crunchy with a high water content, providing a refreshing bite.

6. Moisture Content: Approx. 92-94%, making it extremely hydrating and refreshing.

7. Shelf Life:

   • Whole Watermelon: 2–3 weeks at room temperature, depending on ripeness.

   • Cold Storage: 2–3 weeks when kept at 5°C–7°C, extending freshness.

   • Cut Watermelon: 3–4 days in the refrigerator, sealed in an airtight container.