Yellow watermelon: summer fruit that is good for health. The yellow watermelon is a summer fruit that is good for health. The yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon is also known as the Japanese watermelon as it comes from a botanical graft created naturally by the Japanese, therefore non-GMO. It is a fruit of the same family as watermelon but with a crunchy yellow pulp, an exotic flavor similar to that of mango and pineapple and with an aftertaste of prickly pear, a mix of smells and flavors that make it truly unique.
Yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon – that’s why it’s good for your health
The yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon contains more than 95% of water, it is therefore very thirst-quenching and refreshing: the water content also makes it a purifying and draining fruit. It also contains beta-carotene, precursor of vitamin A which gives it, in addition to its yellow color, important beneficial properties: it guarantees the proper functioning of the retina, with benefits for the sight, it also allows healthy bone development and is a powerful antioxidant, thanks also to in the presence of vitamin C, counteracting the harmful action of free radicals and delaying cellular aging. In addition, vitamin A protects the skin and mucous membranes of the whole body and strengthens the hair. The yellow watermelon is therefore an excellent natural remedy for the skin and hair.

The yellow watermelon also contains important mineral salts such as potassium, a powerful natural antibacterial that also contributes to maintaining proper functionality of the nerves and muscles, it is also free of gasses and contains very few calories. The yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon therefore has better moisturizing, purifying, draining and refreshing properties than red watermelon, it can therefore be a fruit to be consumed in the summer season as an alternative to the classic watermelon, thanks also to its organoleptic properties that make yellow watermelon a really healthy fruit.
Yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon: where is it found?
The yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon is a fruit that is produced in Italy especially in Basilicata and Sicily, they are in fact the regions with the highest production mainly in the province of Agrigento and Aragona. Also in Lazio, precisely in the Agro Pontino area, there is a good production of yellow watermelon. As we can see it is a fruit that has only the original graft of Asia but that we can easily find for sale even in small family productions, growers and farmers, as well as in large supermarket chains.

Yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon: what’s the difference with red watermelon or red watermelon?
What are the main differences between yellow watermelon or yellow watermelon and red watermelon or red watermelon? The differences mainly concern the color, size and composition of the fruit. The yellow watermelon is in fact smaller than the traditional one and has a thinner and spotted skin: however, there are two types, one with a green color and the other with a rougher and more dotted skin. The weight of the yellow watermelon can vary from a few kilos up to ten.