Can you eat bitter cantaloupe?

Hami melon is a common fruit that is rich in nutrients. You can see Hami melons on almost every street or in every supermarket. As we all know, normal Hami melons taste sweet and delicious, but some people find that the Hami melons they choose are bitter. Some are because the melon stems are bitter, and some are because of the bitterness caused by ripening. So, can Hami melon be eaten if it tastes bitter? How do you choose a Hami melon that is not bitter?

Why is cantaloupe bitter?

Melon base tastes bitter

There are some bitter substances in the stem of melon fruits. These bitter substances are used to prevent pests from invading and protect the Hami melon from being harmed by pests. It is normal for the Hami melon to taste bitter, so you don't need to eat the stem.

Ripening and Bitterness

Nowadays, many Hami melons are not ripened naturally, but are ripened quickly with ripening agents. The sugar content in the ripened Hami melon pulp is not enough, and the ripened Hami melon is not really ripe, so it tastes a bit bitter.

Can you still eat cantaloupe if it tastes bitter?

Hami melons with bitter stems are edible, but it is best not to eat Hami melons that are ripened and bitter.

If only the stem of the whole Hami melon is bitter and the flesh in the middle is sweet, the melon can still be eaten; if the entire flesh is a bit bitter, the melon may have been ripened artificially, and not only does it taste poor, but it also has low edible value, so it is best not to eat it.

How to choose a cantaloupe that is not bitter

1. Look at the lines on the surface of the Hami melon. Generally speaking, the more lines the Hami melon has on its surface, the more mature it is and it will taste sweeter and less bitter.

2. Look at the texture of the Hami melon. If the Hami melon feels firm and a little soft, it will be sweeter.

3. Look at the color of the Hami melon. Generally, the color of ripe Hami melon is relatively bright.

What else should you pay attention to when eating cantaloupe?

1. Hami melon should not be eaten with pears. Both of these are cold fruits. Eating them together can easily cause abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. Also, be careful not to eat too much Hami melon.

2. When pregnant women eat Hami melon, it is best to eat the flesh in the middle and not the flesh on both sides. This is because the Hami melon stem contains emetics, which can cause vomiting in pregnant women. In addition, the flesh at the stem is relatively bitter and is not suitable for consumption.

3. Hami melon is cold in nature. People with abdominal distension, loose stools, cold cough and asthma, beriberi, and those who have just given birth or are sick should not eat too much at one time to avoid aggravating the condition.

4. It is best for diabetics not to eat Hami melon, because Hami melon contains a relatively high sugar content and is not suitable for diabetics.