Exotic Fruits of Thailand - Watermelon

• Common name : Watermelon
• Thai name : Taeng-moh
• Scientific name : Citrullus vulgaris Schard.

Variety

Sugar baby

• Shape : globular
• Skin : dark green, of moderate thickness
• Color : flesh-red
• Taste : sweet and juicy

Preparation and eating

• 1. Use a knife to slice the fruit lenghtways from its stalk into 6 pieces.
• 2. Peel with a knife by passing the blade between the skin and the flesh, keep the flesh stay on the skin.
• 3. Cut the flesh into pieces crosswise.
• 4. Arrange them on the plate for good-looking reason.
• 5. Use a fork to eat.

Nutritional value : High vitamin A, calcium and phosphorus

Fruiting season : All year, abundant during October - March

Uses 1. Eating fresh - 2. Making fruit salad

Storage : Keep fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 celcius degree ), it can be kept for 5-7 days.