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QuestionI don't think not spitting out the seeds is dangerous, but I still have concerns. Should I worry?Community AnswerThe seeds are completely edible; the rumors of watermelons growing in your stomach are just lies told to children.
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QuestionCan I eat watermelon seeds as is?Community AnswerYes. But they taste much better roasted and salted.
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QuestionIs there a way to cut the watermelon so the seeds are easy to take out?Community AnswerNot really; just get a seedless watermelon if you don't want to spit out the seeds.
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QuestionHow soon before dinner should the watermelon be cut?Community AnswerWatermelon is best cut freshly, so cut it as close to dinner time as possible.
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QuestionIf the rind is not poisonous, then why can't I eat it?Community AnswerIt tastes bad and it's hard to digest, but no one is stopping you from eating it if that's what you want to do.
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QuestionWhy do I have to wash the rind off?Community AnswerThe outside of the rind touches the cutting board/surface, and so does the actual watermelon. You don't want your watermelon to be dirty with whatever is on the outside of the rind.
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QuestionCan I get it seedless?Community AnswerYes, most grocery stores will sell seedless watermelons during the season in which watermelons are ripe.
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QuestionCan I eat the skin of the watermelon?Community AnswerNo. You can eat the rind - the white and red part between the center and the skin of the watermelon.
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QuestionWill I get sick if I accidentally ate the skin?Community AnswerNo, watermelon rind is not poisonous.
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QuestionDo watermelons with seeds taste better? Are they juicier?Community AnswerYes. Watermelons with seeds are more red and juicier than the seedless watermelons.
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QuestionAfter cutting how long will it last in the fridge?Community AnswerWhen storing a cut melon, wrap the cut side in plastic, and it should keep in the fridge for about 3 days. The plastic will prevent the watermelon from absorbing the flavors of other foods and will keep its flesh moist.
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