Food Safety Bureau found 2,000 adulterated watermelons: Here are simple tips to test the purity of summer fruits

As summer begins, demand for fruits such as watermelon and Musk Mellon also increases with the risk of adulteration. The food safety department recently conducted a raid in Tamil Nadu to check for artificial coloring and spoilage. Officials reportedly caught and destroyed more than 2,000 kilograms of unqualified watermelon. The melon was destroyed and quit for sale.

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Repression is part of preventing the sale of drives that may have changed chemically to look more attractive or begin to decay. “Consumers are advised to determine the quality by putting chopped melon seeds into glasses. In water, artificial pigments will separate.”

How to check adulteration in watermelon

Consumers are advised to use cotton ball tests to detect chemical colors. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI), cutting watermelon in half and rubbing its red parts with a cotton ball can reveal whether any color has been added. If the cotton balls are kept clean, the fruit is natural. If it turns red, it means that there is artificial substance.
Another technique involves rubbing a piece of watermelon with white tissue or paper. If the color sticks to the paper, it may not be safe.

Tips for buying safe and ripe watermelons

Here are some ways to determine a mature and naturally grown watermelon: Check the shape: Look for shapes with symmetrical shapes. Uneven or irregular shapes may indicate uneven maturity. Avoid pale or soft spots.

Use heavy hits: Click on the fruit with your knuckles. The ripe watermelon makes a deep, hollow sound.

Feeling Weight: Heavy Watermelon means it is very hydrated and juicy.

Looking for sugar spots: Brown freckles or stripes, also known as sugar veins, indicate that the fruit is sweet.

Check abdominal spots: This is the area where the fruit rests on the ground. Creamy yellow or gold dots indicate full maturity.

Pay attention to external markings and hygiene

Consumers should avoid bites or other damaged fruits, as watermelons stored in some warehouses may be exposed to rodents. Visual inspection is important before purchasing.

Nutritional value of watermelon and its seeds

Watermelon contains over 90% water, which helps keep your body cool during the hot months. It also provides vitamins A, C and B6 as well as antioxidants such as lycopene. These nutrients support skin health, immunity, and heart function.

Watermelon seeds also provide health benefits. A few dried seeds contain protein, healthy fats, magnesium, iron, zinc and phosphorus. These nutrients help with bone health, skin care and blood circulation. Experts noted: “The zinc found in the seeds is used for collagen production and acne control.”