Waste not, want it all!

Using the whole watermelon is a sustainable way to create nutritious meals without creating food waste. So, keep scrolling to learn how you can use the rind, flesh and watermelon juice and calculate how much using the whole watermelon can help the earth.

Butcher’s Guide: Cuts of Watermelon

Did you know that you can eat the entire watermelon? Maybe not in one bite, but each part of the watermelon has its own unique flavors and uses.

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Congratulations!

You’ve used the whole watermelon!

And learned how to shop, food prep and eat more sustainably, lowering your food waste footprint.

When you use:

You save an average of 5.01 pounds of food waste.
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You save an average of 5.01 LBS of food waste.

Sources:

Benefits of Watermelon

Heart-Friendly

Wallet-Friendly

Earth-Friendly

1. IRi Freshlook POS, Total US MULO, Latest 52 Weeks Ending 11-11-2020.

2. Gunders, D. (2012). Wasted: How America is Losing Up to 40 of Its Food From Farm to Fork to Landfill. National Resources Defense Council. Retrieved April 29, 2015 from http://www.nrdc.org/food/files/wasted-food-ip.pdf.

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Use Watermelon Flesh

Did you know your favorite part of the watermelon can come in a variety of different colors and can be used in savory recipes as well as sweet? From colorful snacking to delicious entrees, there is something for every appetite, so no watermelon goes to waste.

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Use Watermelon Juice

At 92% water, watermelon is an excellent choice for staying hydrated. Overripe watermelon? Don’t throw it out! Instead, juice or puree it to retain the value and nutrition. Cheers to that!

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Use Watermelon Rind

The rind is the most tossed out part of the watermelon––but don’t let all that tasty goodness go to waste! A watermelon’s rind has nutrients and flavor that we know you’ll love. It also makes a fantastic centerpiece or serving bowl!

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