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Watermelon is a delicious summer treat, but to stay healthy, it’s important to know if it’s spoiled. The way to tell is to check for signs of mold or the smell of boots. In addition, you can also look at the expiration date to guess if the watermelon is spoiled.
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Identify broken watermelon
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See if the surface of the shell is moldy or not. Mold or dark spots on the rind of a watermelon are a sign that the watermelon is no longer fresh. Mold is usually black, white or green and rough. [1] X Research Source
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See if the watermelon rind has a beautiful color. Watermelons must have a uniform green or striped rind. Watermelons with a striped rind will alternate light green and dark green. [2] X Research Source
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See if the inside of the watermelon is dark pink or red. These two colors indicate that the watermelon is still fresh. If the watermelon is a different color (such as black), you should not eat it. [3] X Research Sources
- The color of each watermelon variety will be different. For example, in addition to red-fleshed watermelons, there are also yellow or orange-fleshed watermelons. [4] X Research Sources
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Note that watermelon has dry and spongy flesh. When the watermelon is no longer fresh, the crunchy flesh begins to wilt. The flesh and seeds will also separate. [5] X Research Source In some cases, watermelons are still viscous and mushy.
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Smell the melon before slicing. Fresh watermelon is delicious when you smell it, you will feel the sweetness and freshness. If the watermelon has a sour or sour smell, it’s spoiled and should be thrown away. [6] X Research Sources
Estimated freshness by day
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See expiration date. If you eat pre-cut watermelon from the supermarket, the packaging will have information on what date to eat the watermelon by, how good the watermelon is, or other information about the shelf life. The expiration date will tell you how long it takes for the watermelon to lose its palatability. [7] X Research Sources
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Cut watermelon should only be eaten within 5 days. Properly stored sliced watermelon will stay fresh for 3 to 5 days. You should prioritize eating watermelon that has been cut first to avoid spoilage [8] X Research Source
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Whole watermelon should only be eaten in the refrigerator for about 10 days. After about a week, watermelons left in the fridge will begin to wilt. You should eat whole watermelon out of the refrigerator as soon as possible. [9] X Research Source
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Do not eat whole watermelon stored in the refrigerator after 2-3 weeks. After 2-3 weeks, uncut watermelons stored in the refrigerator will begin to wilt. To keep watermelon from going bad, eat it within two weeks of purchase. [10] X Research Source
Keep watermelon fresh for a long time
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Place whole or sliced watermelon in the refrigerator. Watermelons are usually kept in the refrigerator at 13°C. However, storing watermelon at 21°C increases the amount of lycopene and beta-carotene (two important antioxidants). [11] X Research Source
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Store cut watermelon in an airtight container/bag. Zippered plastic bags or boxes are best for storing watermelons. This will help preserve the flavor and freshness of the watermelon. [12] X Research Source
- To save time, you can wrap the watermelon in foil or cling film. [13] X Research Source
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Be careful when freezing watermelon. Some people advise against freezing watermelon, as defrosting or slicing a frozen piece of watermelon can cause the watermelon to water. [14] X Source of Research If you still want to try freezing watermelon, you need to put it in an airtight container or a dedicated freezer bag. Watermelon will keep fresh for about 10-12 months. [15] X Research Source
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