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- Can you freeze a watermelon?
- The composition of a watermelon
- Options for freezing watermelons
- Alternatives for freezing
- Tips & Tricks
Can you freeze a watermelon?
Freezing is a good way to preserve many foods, as it keeps many nutrients and vitamins well over extended periods of time. Watermelons are due to their special properties only limited for a frozen storage.
The composition of a watermelon
The different varieties of watermelon are not without reason in summer a popular thirst quencher. After all, the low-calorie and vitamin-rich fruits contain up to about 95 percent of water in their pulp. This makes storage difficult candidates for storing in the freezer. Although asparagus contains nearly as much water and can be frozen without problems, watermelons are relatively mushy due to their special cell structure during thawing. But watermelons are still storable in not yet cut form, even if you have already reached their maximum ripening point. They can be kept intact in a cool place in the home for about two to three weeks. If you have already cut the fruit, you can keep it in the fridge for a few more days. Cover the interface in this case with some cling film, so foreign odors from the refrigerator are less affected by the pulp.
Options for freezing watermelons
Even if the pulp of frozen watermelons becomes soggy when thawed, this is not a bad thing for some watermelon recipes and processing methods. So you can use frozen pulp for the following recipe ideas:
Remove brown seeds from watermelon if possible before freezing the fruit pieces. So you can shred it even in a slightly frozen state with the blender and prepare delicious shakes or sorbets. Put the pulp, minced before freezing, into an ice cube mold to provide a delicious refreshment for man or dog on hot summer days.
Alternatives for freezing
The melons of the larger Crimson Sweet variety, available during the summer season, usually leave something in families. Use the rest of the pulp as a spicy vegetable garnish, adding sour with vinegar and spices.
Tips & Tricks
Do not wait too long to freeze the remains of a watermelon from the fridge for later use. Otherwise, after a few days in the refrigerator, the pulp may become the breeding ground for bacteria that noticeably absorb the taste quality and nutrient content of the pulp.
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