Nothing feels more refreshing during peak summer than biting into a cold, juicy watermelon. Packed with water, vitamins, and antioxidants, it’s one of the season’s most-loved fruits. But with watermelon demand soaring during hot weather, concerns around artificial colouring and chemical adulteration are also growing.
According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, some sellers may use unsafe dyes to make watermelons appear brighter red and fresher than they actually are. One of the most commonly reported adulterants is erythrosine, a synthetic colouring agent that can potentially affect health if consumed in large amounts over time.
