Watermelon

Watermelon. Most edible watermelons contain 13-14% dry matter, of which sugar content is 10-12%, and in terms of sweetness it is superior to some melon varieties. Khashaki watermelon contains 3-5% dry matter and 1-3% sugar.

Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions, and is botanically called a pepo. The sweet, juicy flesh is usually deep red to pink, with many black seeds, although seedless varieties exist. The fruit can be eaten raw or pickled, and the rind is edible after cooking. It may also be consumed as a juice or as an ingredient in mixed beverages.