History of Watermelon

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The watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild.

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The watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild. It reaches maximum genetic diversity there, with sweet, bland and bitter forms. In the 19th century,. The watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild. In a 100 gram serving, watermelon fruit supplies 30 calories and low amounts of essential nutrients (table). Only vitamin C is present in appreciable content at 10% of the Daily Value . Watermelon fruit is 91% water, contains 6% sugars, and is low in fat.

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The watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild.

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It reaches maximum genetic diversity here, with sweet, bland and bitter forms. In the 19th century.

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The watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa where it is found growing wild.

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In a 100 gram serving, watermelon fruit supplies 30 calories and low amounts

of essential nutrients (table).

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Only vitamin C is present in appreciable content at 10% of the Daily Value .

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Watermelon fruit is

91% water, contains

6% sugars, and is low

in fat.

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