Can the rind of Xizhou honeydew melon be eaten?

Xizhou honeydew melon is a kind of honeydew melon. It is called Xizhou honeydew melon because it is mainly produced in Xizhou area of ​​Hainan. This kind of honeydew melon has thick flesh and sweet taste and can be eaten directly. But recently some people have asked, can the rind of Xizhou honeydew melon be eaten? Most people have not paid attention to this question. I have consulted some local friends in Xizhou. Now I write down their opinions to let everyone see whether the rind of Xizhou honeydew melon can be eaten.

Can the rind of Xizhou honeydew melon be eaten?

1. It is not advisable to eat the rind of Xizhou honeydew melon directly

The appearance of Xizhou honeydew melon is light green or dark green, the outer skin is very hard, and the flesh inside is mostly pink or red. The flesh is soft and tender. Local friends said that it is best not to eat the outermost skin of Xizhou honeydew melon because it is hard, tastes bad, and is difficult to eat.

2. Xizhou honeydew melon peel has excellent effects

Although the skin of Xizhou honeydew melon is a bit hard, its efficacy is excellent. You can wash it, put it in a food processor, and make it into juice for drinking. After drinking, you can absorb a variety of vitamins and a large amount of water and trace elements. After these substances are absorbed by the human body, they can eliminate irritability and heat, calm the mind and soothe the nerves.

3. Xizhou honeydew melon rind can be made into jam

Although the skin of Xizhou honeydew melon is not suitable for direct consumption, many local people make jam from it, which tastes good. When making it, you need to remove the outer skin, crush it in a food processor, add rock sugar and simmer it in a pot until it becomes a sticky paste, then turn off the heat. Take it out and store it in the refrigerator, and you can eat it as an ingredient when eating bread.