Enjoying another nutritious summer fruit, muskmelon? Is it real or fake? Here, we bring you ways to identify real and fake muskmelons instantly. Tao to read!
Real muskmelon has an even golden-yellow colour all over the surface, while the fake muskmelon will have uneven colouration and shine.
As per DNA, a news website, a well-ripened muskmelon has a sweet, fruity aroma, whereas the fake muskmelon has a chemical-like, pungent or no smell.
If muskmelon feels heavier than usual, it contains more seeds and would be chemically ripened. Go for muskmelon that is less heavy, as it would be sweet and natural.
Taste a muskmelon to test the adulteration. If it is sweet and somewhat grainy, it is real, whereas if it is overly sweet and watery, it is likely to be a fake one.
The flesh of the muskmelon should be yellow-orange, and if it is overly bright or grainy, it may be artificially coloured. You can rub a cotton ball to check for colouration.
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