Title: What kind of watermelon shouldn’t be eaten? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of food safety has once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the edible safety issue of watermelon, the best-selling summer fruit, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot discussion content on the Internet in the past 10 days and use structured data analysis to reveal which watermelons may be at risk and give scientific suggestions.
1. Top 5 popular watermelon-related topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | watermelon injection | 98,000 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 2 | Overnight watermelon poisoning | 72,000 | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| 3 | watermelon enlarging agent | 65,000 | Today's headlines |
| 4 | White seed watermelon is harmful | 51,000 | Baidu Tieba |
| 5 | Watermelon Pesticide Residue Testing | 43,000 | WeChat public account |
2. 5 types of watermelon with risks
| Type | Features | Potential hazards | Identification method |
|---|---|---|---|
| watermelon injection | Partially bright colors | Excessive saccharin sodium | Observe pinholes/ taste bitter |
| Overnight watermelon | Refrigerate for more than 12 hours | Bacteria exceeding the standard | Surface is sticky/smells |
| Expanding agent watermelon | unusually large | hormone residue | Light weight/hollow melon pulp |
| Unripe watermelon | White seeds account for more than 30% | digestive discomfort | The sound of slapping is dull |
| Mildew watermelon | Dark spots on the skin | Mycotoxins | Water oozes from the melon pulp after being cut |
3. 4 Key Points for Scientifically Purchasing Watermelon
1.Look at the appearance: Choose watermelons with clear skin lines, no depressions or ridges, and fresh and curved melon stems.
2.listen to the sound: If you flick it with your fingers, the ripe watermelon will make a crisp "dong-dong" sound, while the unripe watermelon will have a dull sound.
3.Observation section: When buying cut watermelon, pay attention to whether the pulp is uniform and delicate, and avoid choosing one with obvious fibrosis.
4.Check certification: Give priority to products with green food or organic certification marks, as the risk of pesticide residues is lower.
4. 3 food suggestions given by experts
| Suggestions | Specific measures | scientific basis |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning process | Rinse with running water for 30 seconds + rub with salt | Removes more than 90% of surface pesticide residues |
| Save method | Refrigerate immediately after cutting into pieces and consume within 8 hours | Inhibit bacterial growth |
| Special groups | Diabetic patients should not exceed 200g per day | Control blood sugar fluctuations |
5. Case analysis of recent hot events
On July 15, a video of the "Watermelon Injection Dye" experiment released by a certain internet celebrity blogger sparked heated discussion. After verification by the market supervision department, the video was exaggerated. The cost of dyeing normally grown watermelons through "injections" is too high, and the actual incidence rate is less than 0.1%. Experts remind consumers not to panic excessively, but they need to purchase through formal channels.
Testing of the "9.9 yuan free shipping watermelon" incident on an e-commerce platform exposed on July 18 showed that some products contained cyclamate three times higher than the standard. At present, the platform has removed relevant products from the shelves, and consumers are advised to be wary of agricultural products with unusually low prices.
Conclusion:During the peak period of watermelon consumption in summer, it is particularly important to have scientific purchasing knowledge. Through the structured data analysis of this article, it can be seen that the proportion of watermelons with real safety risks is very small. Consumers only need to pay attention to observation and store reasonably to enjoy summer delicious food safely. remember"Three Looks and One Check" principle, stay away from problem watermelon!
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