Summer season has arrived and watermelons have started being sold in the market. This juicy and sweet fruit not only quenches thirst but also cools the body, hence people eat it with great enthusiasm. But meanwhile, many shocking things to this also start going viral on social media, which creates doubt and fear in the minds of people.

Recently, a similar claim is being discussed, in which it is being said that to make the watermelon appear red, colors or chemicals are injected into it, which can be harmful for health. Regarding these claims, FSSAI says that this cannot be done scientifically.

Is watermelon made red by injection?

Summer season has arrived. In such a situation, it is advisable to eat mostly juicy fruits. In summer, people like to eat watermelon, which contains plenty of water. It is often claimed on social media about watermelon that red color or chemicals are injected into it. FSSAI has also declared this completely wrong. He says that it is not possible to spread the color evenly in any fruit like this. By doing this, spots will appear at various places in the fruit.

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  Benefits of eating watermelon

  • Watermelon is a very beneficial and refreshing fruit to eat in summer. It contains up to 90% water, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and reduces the risk of heat stroke. It cools down body heat and is a natural way to quench thirst.
  • Vitamin A, C and antioxidants present in watermelon keep the skin healthy and strengthen the immunity. An element called lycopene is found in it, which is considered good for heart health and protects the body from free radicals.
  • Apart from this, watermelon also helps in controlling weight because it has less calories and more fiber. It improves digestion and keeps the stomach light. Consuming watermelon regularly cools the body and also helps in maintaining energy.

Is it really a plastic egg?

You must have heard that now even eggs have started being found fake. The supply of plastic eggs has increased in the market. FSSAI has clarified that this is just a rumour. Actually, the outer shell of the egg may show slight changes when it dries and loses moisture, but this does not at all mean that it is fake.

What did FSSAI appeal to the people?

FSSAI has appealed to people not to trust viral videos without checking them. For any information to food, consider only official and scientific sources, so that unnecessary fear and confusion can be avoided.