The most prevalent sensation on summer days is the desire for sweet, juicy, and hydrating fruits, and watermelon is at the top of the list. To make watermelons look more brilliant and taste sweeter, merchants have been injecting them with artificial colors, sweeteners, and potentially dangerous substances, according to disturbing claims in recent years. This presents significant health dangers in addition to lowering the fruit's nutritional value.
When discussing a phony watermelon, the first thing that springs to mind is whether the dealer has added any artificial coloring to it. Recognize that a real watermelon will have dark brown or black seeds and scarlet to deep pink flesh. Synthetic colors or pigments may have been introduced into the pulp if it looks excessively red, almost unnaturally bright, or shiny.
The artificial sweeteners that must have been introduced into the watermelon are always the next source of worry. Since all fruits have a mild organic flavor, none of them can ever naturally taste overly sweet. Watermelon is the worst fruit to eat because vendors add sugar water or glucose to make it sweeter.
Avoid lightly scratching the surface if it peels off easily or shows any odd coloring underneath the skin.
Concern over food safety is rising both in india and around the world. To keep an eye on and punish individuals found guilty of food adulteration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI) has established a number of regulations. In several cities, mobile food testing vans are being used, and regular drives are held to confiscate fruits that have undergone chemical treatment.
Nonetheless, self-awareness is the best defense, and enforcement is still difficult.
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