Few summer tables exclude melon ! And for good reason, this sweet-tasting fruit is full of water and has the advantage of being little calorie. However, do you know how to store it correctly? While most leave it in the refrigerator, others say it doesn’t belong there.
What is it really? Know that there is good a rule for preserving your melon in the best possible way.
Melon is best stored in a cool cupboard or cellar.
Ideally, the melon should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight to allow it to mature and reveal all its flavor. ” Melon is best stored in a cool cupboard or cellar. In the absence of one or the other, place it in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic film so that it does not communicate its scent to other foods. », affirms Melon of our regions, (Interprofessional association).
” This is because it is best stored at room temperature, as the antioxidants develop even after the melon is harvested. It finishes maturing at room temperature and the antioxidants develop at this time. Refrigeration stops this process. Additionally, the taste will be less pronounced if placed in the refrigerator. “, explains to us on his side Raphaël Gruman, nutritionist (www.lamethodegruman.com).
Attention, only when the melon is very ripe (it is then very heavy, the stem begins to detach and it smells good), that you can put it in the fridge.
It is recommended Take it out one hour before consumption.
She adds that this fruit can be eaten all year round thanks to the freezing. ” To do this, all you have to do is keep melon balls in an airtight bag, in the freezer… Until the next season arrives! You can keep them for eight to ten months. This allows you to play extra time with the fruits of summer during the fall! “.
The tip for choosing your melon
To be sure that a melon has reached maturity, Le Melon de nos Régions recommends weigh : “ Choose the melon that seems the heaviest, dense “.
The melon stalk peels off at maturity, “it is therefore preferable to choose one with a scar at the level of its peduncle “.
Furthermore, the feel is another way to choose the right melon. When ripe, it gives off a typical smell. Finally, ” pay attention to touch, a good melon has a soft rind under light pressure with your fingers », adds the association.