What does a watermelon look like when it's spoiled? How to tell if a watermelon has gone bad?

Watermelon is a kind of fruit that people often eat in summer. It is not only sweet, but also can replenish a lot of water and quickly replenish energy for the body. However, some people often encounter the situation that the watermelon is spoiled when eating it. The spoiled watermelon can no longer be eaten, otherwise diarrhea will occur. However, many people do not know what kind of watermelon is spoiled. Here are some methods to tell whether the watermelon is spoiled.

1. Odor will appear after deterioration

When watermelon goes bad, it will have a strange smell, the original natural sweet fragrance will disappear, and a rancid smell will be emitted. If the deterioration is mild, it will also have some sour taste. Just because its smell has changed, it means that the watermelon has gone bad and can no longer be eaten.

2. It will become lighter after deterioration

When a watermelon goes bad, its weight becomes lighter. When you hold it in your hand, you will feel it is a little floating. When you pat the watermelon with your hand, there will be a muffled sound. Sometimes you can hear the sound of the flesh and juice flowing when you shake the watermelon. At this time, you can judge that the watermelon has gone bad without opening it. It is not recommended to buy or eat it.

3. How to store watermelon

When buying watermelons in the summer, you should buy those with relatively fresh vines. This way the watermelons can be stored in a cool environment for ten days without deteriorating. In addition, when eating watermelons, the cut watermelons should be eaten in time. If you cannot finish them, you need to refrigerate them and eat them within three days. If you don’t have a refrigerator at home, you can also soak the cut watermelon in cold water to slow down its deterioration.