Refreshing watermelon is good for cooling off. Highly nutritious and natural ingredients. No burden

The scorching sun is high in the sky and the hot weather makes people feel irritable and upset. It is a good time to eat watermelon to cool off. The Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan's Agricultural Food Agency said on the 13th that Taiwan is located in the subtropics, which is suitable for growing watermelons. Watermelons in the central and eastern regions are now on the market. According to expert evaluation, this year's watermelons are sweet and juicy, and consumers can enjoy the good taste with peace of mind.

After being identified by experts, this year's watermelons are of excellent quality with a sweet taste. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Agriculture)

Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Food Huang Meihua pointed out that Taiwan's watermelon cultivation area is 12,000 hectares and the output is 240,000 metric tons. Taiwan's watermelon breeding technology is internationally renowned, and many varieties have won major awards in global competitions. Well-known large watermelon varieties include Huabao and Fubao; small and medium-sized watermelons include Fengguang, Black Beauty, Xiuling, etc., each variety has its own characteristics. In addition, there are newer varieties such as Diana with yellow skin and red flesh and square watermelons with ornamental value, which can provide consumers with multiple choices for viewing and fun.

There are many varieties of watermelon, all with different flavors. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Agriculture)

Every watermelon is the result of farmers' hard work. Watermelon is rich in vitamins, carotenoids, lycopene and other ingredients beneficial to the human body. It is one of the fruits that is often made into beverages in summer. In recent years, with the trend of pursuing health and wellness, watermelon juice has become the best choice of natural beverage.

The watermelon farmers load the large watermelons onto trucks in a relay manner, hoping that consumers will buy them and enjoy the good taste of summer. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Agriculture)

Deputy Director Huang Meihua emphasized that the agency also provides several tips for choosing watermelons. First, the rind should be bright green with obvious patterns. The shape of the fruit should be consistent at both ends without deformation. The navel should be narrow and tight without depressions. A slight rebound feeling when the fruit is tapped indicates that it is moderately ripe. By mastering the above tips, consumers will easily be able to choose delicious and juicy watermelons.