Avoid mangoes ripened with calcium carbide.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recently issued a warning on the use of calcium carbide for ripening mangoes.
The summer season and mangoes go hand in hand. The queen of fruits is highly anticipated every year and almost everyone likes to have it. Many famous mango varieties in the market are loved by people and consumed in many ways like fruits, smoothies, aam panna, pickles etc. but still it is necessary to consume them in a way that promotes good health.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently issued a warning on the use of calcium carbide for ripening mangoes. According to the FSSAI, the use of calcium carbide for ripening mangoes has been banned since 2011, but many traders cook mangoes with this chemical, which can cause serious harm to people's health. Today we tell you what problems this chemical can cause and how to avoid its effects.
Calcium carbide is commonly used to ripen fruits such as mango, which releases acetylene gas, which contains harmful elements such as arsenic and phosphorus. These dangerous elements are also known as Masala. Due to this chemical, people may face serious health problems such as dizziness, frequent thirst, burning sensation, weakness, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and skin ulcers. Apart from this, acetylene gas is also equally dangerous. It is believed that when using calcium carbide, it can come into direct contact with the fruits and leave arsenic and phosphorus elements in the fruits. This can pose serious health risks.
Now the question is how to identify artificially ripened mangoes. According to experts, mangoes ripened with calcium carbide may have black spots and a stronger odor than naturally ripened mangoes, so care should be taken. If the handle looks excessively yellow, then you should avoid buying them. Apart from this, if you buy mangoes and they taste strange and go bad after a few days, it may be a sign that the mangoes have been ripened with chemicals.
Mangoes should only be purchased from trusted fruit sellers to avoid the harmful effects of calcium carbide. The handle should be cleaned properly with water as soon as you arrive home to remove any debris that may have adhered to its outer surface. If the mangoes go bad soon, avoid buying them because this may happen due to chemicals. Apart from this, if your health worsens after eating mango, consult a doctor immediately.
