🔥 In a nutshell#
The hydration champion of summer — one bite and the heat melts away.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | melon |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae, Citrullus |
| Nature | sweet, cool |
| Calories | ≈ 30 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Sandy or crisp flesh, flooding juice, clean sweet — sweeter when chilled.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Over 90% water for fast rehydration;
- Lycopene is antioxidant, prostate-friendly;
- Citrulline helps blood vessels and eases exercise fatigue.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Ningxia, Xinjiang, Henan, Dongtai, Shandong; globally China, Turkey, Iran lead.
🍂 Harvest Season#
High summer (Jun–Aug).
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Ripe = dull thud, small navel, clear stripes;
- Cut melon: refrigerate < 24h to avoid bacteria.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Cooling — limit iced melon if digestion weak;
- Sugar concentrates; watch portions if diabetic.
✨ Fun Facts#
Watermelon is African in origin and a Cucurbit — cousin to cucumber and pumpkin, not the berry you’d guess.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
