Eating a watermelon to the rind can be harmful to your health, experts warn.
We tell you how to eat watermelon to avoid food poisoning.
How to eat watermelon correctly
As news.ru reports with reference to experts, in order to avoid pesticide poisoning, you need to leave 2-3 cm from the edge of the crust.
Secondly, it is extremely important to wash the watermelon thoroughly before eating. Use a sponge or brush.
When it comes to choosing a watermelon in a store or at a market, it is better to give preference to medium-sized fruits rather than large ones.
Large ones may contain a lot of nitrates. Experts advise choosing fruits weighing 3-4 kg.
It is also important to remember that a cut watermelon cannot be stored for a long time. The maximum storage period in the refrigerator is 12 hours.
