So check the pulp carefully before you take a bite.
Watermelon from China
If the watermelon has small cracks in the flesh, this could be a sign that it has been sprayed with the toxic growth agent forchlorfenuron. This substance is used to make the watermelon grow faster. In Europe this stuff is banned, but in countries like China it is still legal to process melons with this ‘medicine’.
Import supermarkets
It can therefore just happen that contaminated watermelons end up in our supermarkets via import. So pay attention before you just put a juicy piece of watermelon in your mouth. It has been proven that the growth substance forchlorfenuron can lead to neurological disorders and in the worst case even cancer.
Cracks in the flesh
Unfortunately, you can’t tell from the outside of the watermelon’s skin whether this growing medium has been used to grow the fruit. But if you pay close attention to the country of origin, it should be safe. If you happen to catch an infected melon and cut it into pieces, you should see small cracks in the flesh. In that case, it’s best to throw the fruit away just to be safe.
Cutting a watermelon into pieces can be quite a tricky job. Check out this clever trick to easily cut it into beautiful pieces:
Bron: Freundin.de
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