Assistant Professor at Rajendra Institute of Pharmacy Sirsa | M. Pharm| Drug Regulatory Affairs||Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences Rohtak
🌞🏖️Summer's here and so are those juicy watermelons 🍉🍉but are they all sunshine and sweetness? There's been a buzz about chemically ripened watermelons 👀 Here's the lowdown on how to spot them and avoid them: ️🟣 Inspect the Rind: Look for white, powdery residue - that could be carbide, a dangerous ripening agent. ❌ Red Flag Dye: Avoid watermelons with an overly vibrant red interior. It might be artificially colored with Erythrosine 🏀The Cotton Ball Test: Cut a piece 🍉and rub it with a cotton ball. If it turns red, it could be dye! 🔵Growth at a Cost: Four Chlorophenuron (banned in some countries)might make them bigger, but it compromises the natural sweetness. Remember: A perfectly ripe watermelon should have a natural red color, a sweet smell, and a slight give when pressed.☺ Stay safe and enjoy the real taste of summer! #WatermelonSeason #FoodSafety #HealthyChoices