Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one.
This season, Texas watermelons are high quality and prices are lower for shoppers. So now is a great time to enjoy this refreshing, healthy fruit. An expert shares how watermelon sweetness is measured and how to spot the best one at the store or farmers market.
SWEETNESS THAT IS OFF THE CHARTS Watermelon sweetness is measured using the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar content. On this scale, 10 is considered standard, while 11-12 means a melon is extra sweet.
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