"Torpedo" is one of the most widespread and sweetest varieties of melon on Russian shelves. This is a rather large oblong melon. Her skin is light yellow, speckled with a kind of "mesh".
Where the torpedo melon is grown
This melon variety came to Russia in the 17th century from England. However, Asia Minor and Central Asia is considered his homeland. It is from Uzbekistan that the main flow of "Torpedo" to Russia has been going recently.
This variety is late. Its pulp has a delicate aroma and unmatched taste. Experts do not recommend buying a "torpedo" until mid-August. An earlier purchase promises the danger that you will get a fruit in which the amount of pesticides and nitrates is simply off scale.
What are the benefits of melon
For a long time, healers have used melon as an effective medicine. The legendary Avicenna treated patients with colds and gout with melon crusts and seeds. Modern doctors recommend melon for constipation, hemorrhoids, diseases of the bladder and liver, as well as for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. This berry improves blood formation and soothes the nervous system.
In Europe, it is very popular to cleanse the body with melon juice. To do this, you should drink melon juice on an empty stomach every day for 20 days with the addition of absolutely any berries.
The flesh of the Torpedo melon is white and is rich in vitamins C, group B, silicon, lycopene, carotene, folic acid, fiber and enzymes that improve bowel function.
Melon is ideal for fasting days. Its calorie content is low. 100 grams of melon pulp contains about 40 calories.
Melon selection rules "Torpedo"
Melon "Torpedo" will be tasty and healthy only if it is ripe. Unscrupulous sellers prefer not to wait for the moment of full ripeness of the berry on the melon, as this will impair its transportation. That is why the risk of running into a green fruit among Russians is quite high.
Appearance
First you need to have a good look at the melon. Ripe berry is yellow. Particular attention should be paid to her ponytail. If it is dry or completely absent, then the melon is fully ripe. An unripe specimen has a greenish skin and a "live" tail.
If there are large dark spots on the surface of the melon, then it is affected by some kind of disease. This melon should not be consumed as it can cause food poisoning. Slightly cracked grooves on the skin are a sure sign of a particularly tasty and sweet fruit.
Feel the melon, a good "Torpedo" should have an elastic skin. If it is soft, then the fruit most likely has already begun to deteriorate. Be sure to slap the berry if it makes a dull sound - in front of you is a ripe "Torpedo".
The warmer the air temperature, the stronger the melon aroma is felt. In order not to be mistaken, it is better to choose melons in a warm room.
Smell
When choosing a melon, feel free to sniff it. This is exactly the case when a lot depends on the smell. If you smell the herbaceous scent, the fruit is not yet ripe. Ripe "Torpedo" exudes a smell reminiscent of a mixture of aromas of vanilla, pear and honey.
