After cutting it open, fresh watermelon should smell clean and pleasant. The flesh should look juicy, feel crisp, and taste sweet. These details can tell you more about the fruit’s quality than cracks alone.
Minor internal cracks or hollow sections do not necessarily mean the watermelon should be thrown away. Many cracked watermelons are still safe to eat if they look, smell, and taste normal.
However, there are warning signs that should not be ignored. If the watermelon has mold, a slimy texture, a sour or fermented smell, an unusual taste, or flesh that looks spoiled, it is best to discard it. These are stronger signs that the fruit may no longer be safe.
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