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Why Your Mangoes Might Be Poising You: The Shocking Truth Behind India’s Fruit Market Crackdown

New Delhi: The FTA seized over crates of mangoes across Indian markets. All of them were artificially ripened using a banned chemical called calcium carbide. In fact, a 2020 study published in the International Journal of Food Safety in 2022 found that over 68 percent of mangoes sold in India during peak season contained traces…

Calcium Carbide in Fruits: How This Hidden Chemical Might Be HARMING Your Body Every Day

DainikNews Live Admin1 year ago07 mins

As summer rolls in, the market overflows with juicy mangoes, bananas, papayas, and other seasonal fruits. But behind this abundance lies a growing health concern—the use of calcium carbide to artificially ripen fruits. While the fruits may look ripe and ready, they could be laced with a chemical that’s not only illegal but also hazardous…