Never pick a bad watermelon again – use my ‘tap and bounce’ method and be sure to check the stalk color
WATERMELONS can either be a refreshing fruity treat or tasteless mush.
A fruit vendor revealed a simple trick to use when shopping for melons.
In his viral , TikTok user Joe () 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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Joe explained that a brown stalk means the fruit is perfect and ready to be eaten.
However, if the area is still looking a little green it is likely to be underripe.
"That’s how you pick a good watermelon," the fruit expert told his viewers.
He assured his audience that by following his tips, they would "never pick a bad watermelon again."
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
"Look at the root and indents," suggested one follower.
"[If the] bottom of the watermelon has a small hole [then it] is the best and a sweeter melon," said another person.
"Cut it next time, so we know [it's not] bulls**t," joked a third viewer.
EXTRA TIPS
Food experts at shared some other helpful tips for picking out watermelons.
They recommended examining the shape of the melon and opting for a symmetrical shape.
The pros also suggested choosing the heavier watermelons as they contain more water and tend to be juicier.
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In terms of the fruit's skin, the food experts advise opting for ones with a dark dull appearance.
They also recommended looking for melons with webbing, sugar spots, or yellow field spots as they also tend to be signs of ripeness.
