Adulterated watermelons, treated with harmful chemicals like synthetic dyes and calcium carbide, pose health risks. FSSAI's ...

While fully artificial watermelons are rare, cases of adulteration, like the use of chemical dyes to deepen the red colour or ...

Chemicals added to a watermelon not only make the fruit sweeter but also extend its shelf life. However, a few, like erythrosine B - a red food dye—have been linked to serious potential side effects ...

The World Health Organization analyzed a number of studies on erythrosine, which is Red Dye No. 3, and concluded that “dietary exposures to erythrosine for all age groups do not present a health ...