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The summer season is at its peak. People eagerly wait for mangoes in this season. But do you know that the mangoes you eat are artificially ripened? It proves to be harmful for health in many ways. Yes, these mangoes are ripened using chemicals and preservatives. Keeping this in mind, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has cracked down on traders ripening fruits in this way. These traders have been warned by the department.
Calcium carbide is used
According to the information, calcium carbide chemical is used to ripen mangoes, which causes a lot of harm to health. FSSAI has issued a warning for those who use it. Actually calcium carbide is already banned in India. Strict action was taken against it in the year 2006 itself. According to the rules of FSSAI, strict action will be taken against those who tamper with food.
What is calcium carbide?
Calcium carbide is a type of calcium compound, which is usually used to ripen mango or other fruits. It is also called calcium acetylide. It is a type of colored substance, which is made up of small brown particles. It is used to polish and ripen fruits.
- Disadvantages of Calcium Carbide
- Use of calcium carbide can prove harmful to health.
- Use of calcium carbide often causes thirst and weakness.
- Using it may cause problems in your thinking and understanding, and may also cause trouble in sleeping.
- Its use can cause mood swings and sometimes memory loss.
- You may also experience skin rashes and difficulty in swallowing due to the use of calcium carbide.