Causes severe poisoning / Watermelon with high nitrate content in our country, here are some simple tricks to distinguish it, the former Minister of Agriculture reveals the right secret

The news has been circulating for a long time that watermelons in the country have high percentages of nitrate, many times higher than allowed. Excess chemical in this fruit turns into a poisonous substance the moment it enters the body and causes poisoning. The most common symptoms of watermelon poisoning are dizziness, nausea and stomach cramps.

There are some simple ways to distinguish watermelons with high nitrate content from others. First, carefully observe the white part of the crust after you cut it. It should be white and not yellow. Also, in the pulp, watermelon should have no white threads.

How to distinguish watermelons with high content

Check the heart part. If it is missing, as in the picture, it is a sign that the fruit has grown with hormones and can cause poisoning.

How to distinguish watermelons with high content

The method recommended by the former Minister of Agriculture, Edmond Panariti, consists of inserting a piece of brick in a bowl of water at room temperature. If it has a high nitrate content, the water will take on a bright pink color.

How to distinguish watermelons with high content

Finally, keep in mind that the fruit should be heavy when you lift it to the side. A watermelon of large size, but small in kilograms is not natural.