Yellow Watermelon

Have you ever wondered if there is a Watermelon older than the red one? If not, this is the right place to know about it in detail.

Why is it Yellow?

Yellow watermelon is similar to the red one, it is just yellow in color because of genetic mutation and the low levels of lycopene.

Varieties of Yellow Watermel0n

There are various types of Yellow Watermelon including Yellow Crimson, Buttercup Yellow melon, Desert King, Yellow Flesh Black Diamond and Yellow Doll.

Yellow vs Red

Red or Pink Watermelon has lycopene which is absent in Yellow one. But, yellow watermelon has Beta Carotene which provides similar benefits. You can eat either of them for good health.

Nutritional Value

Yellow Watermelon has high amounts of Vitamin A and C. It contains moderate amounts of Potassium and Sodium too. Beta Carotene is an important and powerful antioxidant present in it. It works similar to the red one's lycopene.  

Use of Yellow Watermelon

You can use it differently. It can be used in fruit salad, fruit smoothies, and Juice and you can undoubtedly eat it raw.

Storage

You can store the uncut one in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks and cut one for 3-5 days.

Where to buy?

You can buy it anywhere, in the fruit market as well as online.