Real Vs Fake Muskmelon: 5 Quick Ways To Identify At Home

By Yashika Goel
29 May 2025, 15:30 IST

Muskmelons are loaded with water, fibre, and antioxidants. Do you know that the market is flooded with chemically ripened muskmelons that are injected to look pretty? Eating muskmelon, which is injected, can affect your kidneys and liver.

Smell test

Real muskmelon will have a sweet and refreshing fragrance, while fake melon will have no aroma or strong chemical odour.

Colour test

Real melon will have uniform golden yellow on the outside and pale green on the inside. Fake melon will have uneven dark and light patches.

Cotton ball test

Take a cotton ball and dab it on the pulp; if it turns colour, then it is chemically injected by the colour-enhancing dyes.

Weight test

Natural melons are light and slightly empty from the inside. If it is chemically ripened, it will be heavy to lift.

Taste test

Taste a small piece of muskmelon to test the adulteration. If it is sweet and grainy, it is real; if it is overly sweet and water, it is fake.

Information credits

This information is taken from the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). However, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional regarding any side effects.