Escola Secundária de Loulé
The watermelon is the succulent fruit Citrullus lanatus (formerly called C. vulgaris), of the gourd family, native from tropical Africa and cultivated on every continent except Antarctica. It has been cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean region, Egypt and India. The vines are annual and spread across the ground with branched tendrils, deeply cut leaves, and light-yellow flowers. Each vine bears 2–15 large, reddish, white, or yellow, sweet, very juicy fruits with flat black seeds (external color is black).
Varieties differ in flesh color, shape, and rind thickness. The rind may be preserved as a pickle.
Watermelon. Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
Nutritional Information: One slice of watermelon (480 g) contains 152 calories, 3 g protein, 34.6 g carbohydrates, 2.4 g fiber, 560 mg potassium, 176 mg vitamin A (RE), 47 mg vitamin C, 0.3 mg thiamin, 0.1 mg riboflavin, and 0.96 mg niacin.
Pharmacological Activity: Watermelon is rich in lycopene, glutathione and vitamin C. It has great activity against cancers and some antibacterial, anticoagulant activity.
Eating Tips: Choose watermelon with a deep red color.
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