Why does eating melon cause a scratchy throat?

Summer is a season for eating melons, with watermelons, melons, and Hami melons all hitting the market. Plump and juicy melons fill the whole summer with a sweet atmosphere.

But melon lovers have a sweet trouble, which is that after eating melon, a scratchy throat sometimes occurs. So why does this phenomenon happen? Why do some melons not cause this situation?

Some people say: the reason eating melon causes a scratchy throat is that the sugar content is too high, and when swallowed it causes dehydration of the cells in the throat, producing the so-called stinging sensation. This seems reasonable, but let us think back: we have eaten white sugar and honey, and their sugar content is higher than that of melon, so why do we not get a scratchy throat when eating them, only feeling that they are unbearably sweet?

In fact, the culprit behind the scratchy throat is the protein in melon. Yes, plants also contain protein. Protein exists in many forms, such as proteins on the cell membrane that control substances entering the cell, enzymes in the cell that act as catalysts promoting life synthesis, and histones for DNA to wrap around. The protein in melon only causes mild allergies in people, and the stinging sensation in the mouth is the mildest allergic reaction. Other more serious allergic symptoms include: vomiting, rashes, difficulty swallowing, and it may even cause a drop in blood pressure. Generally speaking, friends allergic to pollen have an extremely high probability of being allergic to melon, so these friends should be careful when eating melon.

Some melon lovers may report: some melons cause a scratchy throat, while others do not. This is because different varieties, and even different melons of the same variety, differ. Generally speaking, ordinary allergies do not need treatment, but if serious conditions appear, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.

A scratchy throat cannot stop the footsteps of food lovers. The melon must still be eaten, and the show must still be watched!