Chemist warned about the risk of bacterial disease due to watermelon

A damaged watermelon can cause a dangerous bacterial infection, Andrei Dorokhov, associate professor of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry named after A. N. Reformatsky RTU MIREA, said on August 8.

According to him, after 30-60 minutes, the processes of oxidation, enzymatic decomposition and microbial contamination are started in the cut watermelon. After 2-3 hours at room temperature, the pulp of such a product becomes potentially dangerous. Lenta.ru .

Dorokhov noted that bacteria multiply actively in a sweet environment, including opportunistic strains of the intestinal group. To avoid this, store watermelon in an airtight glass or food container in the refrigerator. The shelf life should not exceed 72 hours.

Dorokhov also added that it is best to store large pieces rather than sliced watermelon, as this reduces the area of contact with air. Watermelon can also be frozen, but when thawed, the pulp will lose its structure, although it will still be suitable for making drinks and sorbets.

Earlier on August 8, Evgenia Melnikova, a gastroenterologist at the SM Clinic, recommended that some people limit the use of watermelon, writes RT. Watermelon contains a large amount of fructose, a simple sugar processed in the liver, the expert noted. According to the doctor, people with hyperkalemia, liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis) and impaired carbohydrate metabolism (obesity, diabetes) should limit the use of watermelon.

On August 6, expert Kira Ignatieva told Izvestia that watermelon and melon are healthy in moderation, but it's better to eat them in the morning. According to her, the optimal portion of watermelon is 200 grams per day, melon — 150-250 grams per day.

On August 5, nutritionist and nutritionist Anna Belousova, in a conversation with NSN, said that between Astrakhan and Volgograd watermelons, she would choose the latter, since a large amount of nitrogenous fertilizers is used in growing Astrakhan watermelons.

Also on August 5, Irina Koziy, the head of the Berry Academy project, said that the days when watermelons were exclusively a summer treat were long gone. The watermelon consumption season is 12 months a year," says the expert. In winter, you can buy Brazilian watermelons in Russia, and Turkish watermelons in spring, Regnum news agency reports.

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