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How To Know If Mango Is Ripened With Chemicals Or Not by ekwe552: 7:54am On May 04, 2023
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HOW TO SPOT MANGOES STIMULATED BY CHEMICAL

Mango season is in full effect, and the market for them is overrun with them. However, as there is a greater demand for juicy mangoes, marketers artificially ripen them by injecting them with chemicals, allowing them to ripen quickly and sell in large quantities. Here are some pointers on spotting these mangoes filled with pesticides if you're a fan of mangoes as well.

What kind of chemical is employed in the ripening process?

It appears that calcium carbide is injected into the mangoes, and when it comes into touch with moisture, it emits acetylene gas. The mangoes may ripen more quickly as a result of this, but if consumed, it poses major health hazards to individuals, including skin irritation, respiratory troubles, and digestive problems.

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