Summer is the season for fruits, vegetables and fruits, including watermelon. But some of these delicious products may be high in nitrates, which can make them dangerous to health.

In an interview with Radio “Sputnik”, agronomist Vladimir Vikulov points out that mineral fertilizers are used during the ripening period of watermelons, because they are necessary to nourish plants. But fully ripe red watermelons do not contain nitrates.

But how do we choose a ripe watermelon that does not contain nitrates?

Of course, red watermelon’s high nitrate content is dangerous to health, because it causes poisoning, Vikulov says. Therefore, you must know how to choose a watermelon that is ripe and free of nitrates.

According to him, it is true that all these products must undergo testing before being put on the market, but nevertheless the consumer must be careful and know that a ripe watermelon has a smooth skin surface. A watermelon with a rough surface, although it may be ripe, has a thick skin. The thick crust is evidence of a high nitrate content. Therefore, you should avoid buying red watermelons that have a rough surface and thick skin.