What Is Yellow Watermelon (delicious)?
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Yellow Watermelon: The Ancient Fruit Making a Modern Comeback
Yellow watermelon isn't new—it's actually older than the red watermelon. So why is everyone buzzing about this "golden" fruit right now? Let's explore!
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Stay Cool with Refreshing Summer Fruits
When the heat rises, we naturally gravitate towards foods that keep us cool and hydrated. At the top of that list is watermelon, a versatile fruit that's a summer staple. Once you learn how to slice a watermelon, you're set for a season of refreshing snacks!
Yellow Watermelon: A Vibrant Discovery
While most of us expect watermelon to be red or pink inside, there's another color that's catching everyone's attention—yellow! Recently, people have been rediscovering this vibrant fruit.
(P.S. Ever wonder if you can eat watermelon seeds? Find out here!)
What Is Yellow Watermelon?
From the outside, yellow-watermelon looks just like the red variety, with a familiar green, striped rind. But cut it open, and you'll find a brilliant golden flesh.
Despite the sudden interest, yellow-watermelon isn’t a recent invention. In fact, it's been cultivated for centuries! Sources say yellow-watermelon was grown before the red kind and has been a staple in Africa for over 5,000 years.
There are currently about five main varieties of yellow-watermelon:
- Yellow Crimson: Sweeter than the red Crimson Sweet.
- Buttercup Yellow Melon: A hybrid known as the sweetest seedless melon.
- Desert King: Almost orange in color.
- Yellow Flesh Black Diamond: Dark green rind and as sweet as the pink watermelon.
- Yellow Doll: A small variety that matures quickly.
Yellow Watermelon vs. Red Watermelon
The difference in color between red and yellow-watermelon comes down to plant pigments. Red watermelon gets its hue from lycopene, a powerful antioxidant also found in tomatoes. While lycopene boosts red watermelon’s superfood status, it’s not the only healthy component—both red and yellow-watermelon are rich in water, fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
Yellow-watermelon, though lacking lycopene, makes up for it with beta carotene, the antioxidant responsible for the orange and yellow color in sweet potatoes and carrots. Both types of watermelon are nutrient-packed, so you can’t go wrong with either choice!
What Does Yellow Watermelon Taste Like?
The taste of yellow watermelon is quite similar to red—sweet, juicy, and refreshing! However, some say yellow watermelon is even sweeter, with a honey-like flavor. If you want to add an extra layer of sweetness to your favorite watermelon recipes, yellow-watermelon is the way to go.
