Side Effects of consuming Calcium Carbide ripened Mangoes
Mango season is arrived, which means luscious, delectable mangos. The fruit has a wonderful flavor and is loaded with health advantages due to its high fiber content, antioxidant content, vitamin C content, and numerous other micronutrients.
However, did you know that consuming mangoes that have been ripened by the chemical component calcium carbide might have detrimental effects on your health?
The chief food regulator of India, FSSAI, recently advised retailers and operators of food businesses not to use the outlawed substance "calcium carbide" to ripen fruits. The group recommended state and territory Food Safety Departments to maintain their vigilance and take decisive action against anyone who engage in these illegal activities.
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