Using calcium carbide to ripen mangoes is resorted to for mangoes - TopicsExpress



          

Using calcium carbide to ripen mangoes is resorted to for mangoes harvested earlier in the season. About 60 per cent of the mangoes harvested early in the season are treated with calcium carbide. Ripen Fruits by calcium carbide are harmful for health The use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits is banned and the offence carries a prison term ranging from six-months to life and a fine ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. The jurisdictional police can also arrest the offenders. Being criminal offence of this, in India we eating fruits ripen by calcium carbide.Our government should stop this types of act for the betterment of Indian’s health.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:38:41 +0000

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