Butternut melon

Today, a large number of melon varieties are known, each of which has certain differences in both appearance and chemical composition. Nevertheless, in general, melon is a very juicy fragrant fruit with a pleasant tender taste, which is preferred by many people.

Among all the variety of varieties, butternut melon deserves special attention, which is called because of its rich taste and unsurpassed aroma. True, several varieties of nutmeg melon, in particular white nutmeg melon, are distinguished by the property that it ripens during the lying process, acquiring a richer taste and aroma. That is why the fruits of the butternut melon of these varieties are usually removed in an unheard state, and then left in storage until full ripening.

It is recommended to choose muscat melon not only in color, but also in the hardness of the skin of the fruit, as well as in the characteristic aroma. Ripe white nutmeg melon is characterized by a creamy yellow skin color. As a rule, high-quality butternut melon has a scar-speck at the flower end, which, when pressed, is slightly amenable.

The color of the flesh of the nutmeg melon is also important, which speaks not only of the ripeness of the fruit, but also of its pleasant appearance, and therefore of the human appetite. In mature white butternut melon, it is yellowish-cream, but again it may depend on the specific variety. A richer coloration of the fruit pulp may indicate that it contains a lot of vitamin A.

It is extremely important to be able to choose a completely ripe muscat melon in order not only to enjoy its consumption, but also to benefit as much as possible from all its wonderful properties. So, if you knock on a ripened fetus, you can hear a deaf sound.

Another check for ripeness lies in another simple technique - just scrape the peel with your nail: if a green layer appears, then the melon is mature and can already be eaten. A good butternut melon should be solid, not sluggish, with juicy flesh. The very flesh of the nutmeg melon should in no case be fibrous or dry.

Despite the fact that the muscat melon contains not so many antioxidants compared to other fruits, its fruits still contain a sufficient amount of other useful vitamins and minerals.

For example, potassium in the composition of butternut melon helps to regulate the balance of fluid in the body. It is also necessary for nerve impulses to pass correctly, shorten muscles and work the heart. In addition, just one cup of fresh nutmeg melon pulp can provide the human body with approximately five percent of the daily intake of magnesium and copper.