Meet red watermelon’s sweeter, honey-flavored cousin.
There’s nothing quite like the first bite of crisp watermelon, especially when temperatures are soaring.
Just likered watermelon, the yellow variety is juicy and refreshing.
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But yellow watermelon is often sweeter, with a hint of honey flavor.
Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about yellow watermelon.
Kritsada Panichgul
What Is Yellow Watermelon?
Yellow watermelon originated in Africa more than 5,000 years ago.
Some sources suggest it was cultivated before other varieties of watermelon.
Today, you might find both seeded and seedless varieties.
However, yellow watermelon makes up for a shortage in lycopene with many health and nutritional benefits.
Is Yellow Watermelon Good for You?
Yellow watermelon has a high water content and contains beta-carotene (the sameantioxidantthat givescarrotstheir orange hue).
A slice of yellow watermelon is a refreshing way to get somehydration and vitamins!
What Does Yellow Watermelon Taste Like?
Most yellow watermelon tastes very similar to the standard red varieties.
It has the same juicy flesh and flavor.
However, many types of yellow watermelon are extremely sweet with a honey-like flavor.
Some have even compared the sweetness of yellow watermelon to aripe apricot.
What Are the Common Varieties of Yellow Watermelon?
Several varieties of yellow watermelon can be grown or found in your local farmers' market.
Here are six commontypes of yellow watermelonand how they differ from each other.
How to Pick a Yellow Watermelon
There’s an art toselecting the perfect watermelon.
To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind.
This is where the watermelon sits on the ground, turning yellow as the fruit ripens.
It’s worth picking the melon up, too.
If ripe, it will be heavy.
Watermelon is mostly water, so the heavier it feels, the juicer it may be.
Give it a few taps and listen for a hollow sound as a last check.
If the watermelon is still unripe, the spot on the rind will be white.
When tapping an unripe watermelon, the fruit will make a full, flat sound.
Choose a different watermelon if the fruit feels lightweight or has signs of bruising or blemishes.
If therecipe calls for red watermelon, you’ve got the option to easily substitute yellow.
Just use the same amount.
These yellow watermelon recipes showcase the melon’s sweetness in both sweet and savory dishes.
For dinner, tryMini Gyro Burgers with Watermelon-Feta Salad.
For a fresh side dish, tryGrilled Watermelon Salad.
We love to makeThree Melon Skewersfor dessert.
AWatermelon-Cucumber-Lime Refreshertastes like summer in a glass, and it’s hydrating for hot days.
