The Surprising Effects of Adding Salt to Watermelon | April 25, 2025

Finding the Southern Key to More Sugary Watermelon

A little known trick that’s winning hearts all throughout the South is salting watermelon. So why is this method becoming more and more well-liked?

Sometimes watermelon has hints of tartness and bitterness, especially when it’s a little underripe or doesn’t taste very strong. With a dash of salt, these acrid flavors are mellowed and the sweetness of the watermelon takes center stage with every bite.

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