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Chinese Garlic in Gujarat: Recently, a big controversy has arisen after the news of about 750 kg of Chinese garlic coming for sale in the big Ganj market i.e. market yard of Saurashtra.
After Chinese garlic was found in Gondal market yard, the investigating officer reached the spot and lodged a complaint. On the other hand, apart from Gondal, many market yards of Saurashtra have decided to stop the auction of garlic tomorrow.
The attention of the state and central government has been drawn to this incident. According to information, Chinese garlic is also being sold in Ahmedabad. According to some informed sources, some quantity of Chinese garlic has arrived in Madhupur market and Vasna APMC.
30 bags of Chinese garlic seized from Gondal
On the other hand, Gondal APMC President Alpesh Dholeria said that the committee received information that Chinese garlic has come for sale and along with this, 30 sacks of garlic were seized by the officials and members of the committee. The government has also been informed about this. Let us tell you that the import of Chinese garlic in India was banned in the year 2014.
What is Chinese Garlic?
Garlic is widely cultivated in China and Chinese garlic contains high amounts of metals like arsenic and mercury. Apart from this, it is made shiny by bleaching it with chlorine. Methyl chromite is used in this. America has banned this Chinese garlic due to methyl chromite. Since it contains heavy metals, its consumption can cause cancer and respiratory problems.