Fake Mangoes Flood Markets: Here’s How You Can Spot Chemically Ripened Mangoes Easily

Govt acts on carbide-ripened fruits, plans safe alternative – The Navhind Times

Padmavati Prabhu Panaji In view of fruits being artificially ripened by hazardous chemicals, the state government has decided to set up fruit ripening chambers at various market yards in Goa where injected ethylene would make them free from health hazards. The Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board (GAPLMB) said that large quantities of fruits are ripened using calcium carbide, which emits harmful substances like phosphor and ars…

Fake Mangoes Flood Markets: Here’s How You Can Spot Chemically Ripened Mangoes Easily

As the summer heat sets in, so does the excitement for India’s king of fruits – the mango. However, this season, shoppers must exercise caution. A recent raid by the Goa FDA uncovered 150 crates of artificially ripened mangoes using calcium carbide, a banned chemical. Farmers are yet to harvest natural mango crops, yet markets are already brimming with ripe fruits. Consumers need to stay alert and learn how to spot fake mangoes to protect their …