How To Check Adulteration in Watermelon With Cotton? Netizens Use FSSAI-Recommended Test To Check If Excessive Red Watermelons Contaminated With Erythrosine, Share Shocking Results
As the scorching summer heat drives up the watermelon demand, consumers are urged to exercise caution. The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared a video and suggested precise methods to identify adulterated or fake watermelons.
As the scorching summer heat drives up the watermelon demand, consumers are urged to exercise caution. The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared a video and suggested precise methods to identify adulterated or fake watermelons. As per FSSAI, one can check the adulteration in watermelon through a simple cotton ball. Cut the watermelon into half and rub the cotton ball on the red pulp of the fruit. If it is adulterated, the cotton ball will become red. It can be estimated that the chemical called erythrosine has been added to this watermelon. Several social media users shared the shocking result after trying the FSSAI-recommended method.
How To Check Adulteration in Watermelon With Cotton?
Netizens Share Shocking Results
This is what I discover after eating half of it!
Saw the video by @fssaiindia on how to check whether the watermelon is contaminated with Erythrosine chemical! pic.twitter.com/6TiKKNTHKC
— Sayema (@_sayema) May 19, 2024
Netizens Try FSSAI-Recommended Method
This morning I bought a watermelon and read this news while scrolling through Twitter. Then I cut the watermelon and rubbed cotton on it and it turned red. Is this watermelon made using chemicals? pic.twitter.com/D7IEhbBY6H
— Rahul | Data & Tech (@yesrahulkr) May 18, 2024
Are There?
Are there any adulteration testing agencies in Bhopal? @fssaiindia? Bought watermelon in Bhopal and tested for chemical presence (cotton rub test)- it turned red instantly, indicating adulteration with the carcinogen chemical. Would be helpful if u take action. @DrMohanYadav51 pic.twitter.com/NNHxOb4YKT
— Chandresh (@Chandudgr8) May 18, 2024
'Ordered on Blinkit'
Hey @letsblinkit the watermelon I ordered from you ORD760901828 in this order is adulterated. The cotton ball turned pink when I touched it to the water melon. Can you please refund me for this? @albinder pic.twitter.com/SXraowFIcy
— Shivani (@Chigirl9) May 17, 2024
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