Watermelon
Summer harvest; fresh fruit for local and export markets.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a vegetable of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a very healthy vegetable and is especially useful for the kidneys. They say that watermelons first grew in the Kalahari Desert in Africa, thousands of years ago. The famous explorer David Livingstone found it there in abundance in 1850. After that, the watermelon spread all around the Mediterranean.
Watermelon is one of the favorite vegetables in the summer. It is the best refreshment for the hot summer days. The fruit of the watermelon contains over 90% water, very little protein, and 10% fruit sugar. Among the vitamins it contains are carotenoids, the vitamin B group, and vitamin C. Among the minerals it contains are potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron, and copper. It is a good source of beta carotene and lycopene.
It favorably affects the work of the digestive organs and supports the excretion of fluid and toxins from the body. In 100 g of watermelon there are only 30 calories.
Nutritional information
Per 100 g edible portion (fresh, raw watermelon).
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 30 kcal / 126 kJ |
| Protein | 0,6 g |
| Total fat | 0,2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7,6 g |
| of which sugars | 6,2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0,4 g |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0,1 µg |
| Folate (B9) | 3 µg |
| Potassium | 112 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0,2 mg |
Indicative figures only; actual values vary by variety, season, and growing conditions.
Seasonal availability
Typical supply for the Strumica region and North Macedonia.
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Summer Current June – August
