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Common
name : Watermelon
- Thai name : Taeng-moh
- Scientific name : Citrullus vulgaris Schard.
Variety
Sugar baby
- Shape : globular
- Skin : dark green, of moderate thickness
- Color : flesh-red
- Taste : sweet and juicy
Preparation and eating
- 1. Use a knife to slice the fruit lenghtways from its stalk into 6
pieces.
- 2. Peel with a knife by passing the blade between the skin and the
flesh, keep the flesh stay on the skin.
- 3. Cut the flesh into pieces crosswise.
- 4. Arrange them on the plate for good-looking reason.
- 5. Use a fork to eat.
Nutritional value : High vitamin A, calcium and phosphorus
Fruiting season : All year, abundant during October - March
Uses 1. Eating fresh - 2. Making fruit salad
Storage : Keep fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 celcius
degree ), it can be kept for 5-7 days. |