Understanding Why Do People Not Eat Watermelon Rind and Why They Should
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Globally, millions of tonnes of watermelon rind, representing up to 40% of the fruit's total weight, are discarded as agricultural waste every year, despite being edible. While most of us are happy to eat the juicy, red flesh, the outer white and green layers are almost universally thrown away. But why? The reasons are rooted in culture, taste, and texture misconceptions.
