Last week, a Dokadia family died in Mumbai's Pydhuni after eating biryani and watermelon. Whether watermelon was the cause of their deaths will only be determined after an investigation. However, since this incident, watermelons have disappeared from many areas. Shopkeepers often cut watermelons to attract customers, or to show off their redness. But do you know how long a cut watermelon stays fresh?

Summer is watermelon season. Indians crave watermelons during the summer. Watermelons are available in abundance in the market during this time. Watermelons instantly refresh you. Eating watermelons provides relief from the heat. Because of their sweetness, they are a favorite fruit of everyone, young and old. Watermelon keeps the body hydrated during the summer. However, watermelon is not a good option at any time. It can be harmful.

How long does a watermelon stay fresh?

No matter how many kilograms a watermelon weighs, it doesn't get eaten all at once. It's important to know how long a cut watermelon lasts. Once cut, it can stay good for up to 3 days if properly refrigerated. However, the sooner it's eaten, the better. Instead of keeping it in the refrigerator, you should keep it in the open air. It's important to eat it within 2 hours. Otherwise, the heat can cause bacteria to grow in it.

If a cut watermelon is stored in the refrigerator, its aroma can leach into other vegetables or milk. Furthermore, if a cut watermelon is left in the refrigerator for a long time and becomes yellow or develops a sour smell, it is unfit for consumption. This can be harmful to the body.

When should you not eat watermelon?

In particular, watermelon should not be eaten at night or at midnight. This can cause intestinal damage. Diabetics should avoid eating watermelon in large quantities. It is naturally high in sugar. People with kidney problems should also avoid this fruit. Therefore, those who have difficulty eating watermelon should avoid it.

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