Generally speaking, the watermelon we usually eat is red-fleshed. And most people have never seen any other color of watermelon. But in fact, the flesh of watermelon has many colors. In addition to the red flesh, the most representative is the yellow flesh.

What color is the flesh of a watermelon

White-fleshed watermelon

Three-white watermelon, named for its white skin, flesh and seeds, comes from Xingtai Guangzong in Hebei province, and was designated as a tribute in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is high in sugar content. It has high medicinal and therapeutic value.

Yellow loam watermelon

Yellow flesh watermelon, commonly known as "black taut tendon", more planted in the coastal and plains, belongs to the melon in the good, golden yellow flesh, sandy crunchy sweet, melon aroma, unique flavor, but because of its high planting requirements, does not belong to the economic varieties of watermelon can be widely planted.

Green watermelon

Thumb watermelon is similar in appearance to watermelon but is only the size of a thumb, and it is a high-grade fruit with high nutrition. Its inner flesh is green, and it tastes like cucumber in general, which is refreshingly crunchy and crispy, but its nutritional value is higher than that of watermelon and cucumber.

Red loam watermelon

Red loam watermelon is the most commonly eaten watermelon. The flesh of the melon has a sweet flavor and is the most popular fruit in summer.

Difference between red-fleshed and yellow-fleshed watermelon

Difference 1, different varieties are similar to us human beings, there is a black hair and yellow hair, yellow-fleshed watermelon and red-fleshed watermelon in fact belong to the watermelon, but only different varieties. The color of the flesh is also determined by genes, in fact, in addition to yellow flesh and red flesh, the color of the flesh from white, light yellow, bright yellow, pink, orange to red, there are, just yellow flesh and red flesh is more common. Of course, there are still different varieties of yellow-fleshed watermelon, such as "New Golden Rendering", "Black Taut Tendon", "Special Small Phoenix", etc. It is worth mentioning that the yellow-fleshed watermelon is a good choice for the soil. It is worth mentioning that the yellow-fleshed watermelon has higher requirements for soil and growing environment, so it has not been widely planted and popularized, so the production is small, and things are rare, so the yellow-fleshed watermelon on the market is usually a little more expensive.

Difference two, the perception of different two in addition to the color of the flesh of the melon red and yellow points, yellow flesh watermelon rind is usually thinner, and yellow flesh watermelon head is generally small, the weight of the general in 3 pounds or so. Red-fleshed watermelons, on the other hand, are both large and small, with the larger ones weighing more than 10 pounds.

Difference three, taste different yellow flesh watermelon flesh will be more delicate, and we know that if the watermelon is not ripe, there will be a gourd flavor, and red flesh watermelon after ripening, the flavor is basically not. In yellow-fleshed watermelon, the gourd flavor is still more obvious. In addition, yellow-fleshed watermelons tend to be less juicy and less sweet. Unlike red-fleshed watermelons, they are not as juicy to eat. So the flavor and texture of a yellow-fleshed watermelon, like its body, is of the delicate type, more on the lighter side of sweet.

Difference four, the difference in nutrient composition of the two melon flesh color is different, in fact, with their respective nutrient content is inseparable. The red color of red-fleshed watermelon mainly comes from the lycopene, and the higher the content of lycopene, the redder the color of the flesh of the melon will be. Lycopene is a natural pigment found in many plants and has strong antioxidant properties, which is good for protecting our skin.

The yellow color of yellow-fleshed watermelon is mainly related to the carotenoids and lutein contained in it, which are also two very common nutrients that are helpful in protecting eyesight and strengthening immunity.

Besides these differences, both red and yellow-fleshed watermelons are rich in water, sugar, amino acids, and mineral nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, which can replenish water and energy for us, and are good for cooling down.