How to know if mango is ripened with chemicals
It’s the season of mangoes, and the market is flooded with them. But, as the demand for juicy mangoes increases, the marketers artificially inject them with chemicals which ripen them quickly so that the supply remains stable. If you are also a mango lover, then here are some tips for identifying such mangoes that are loaded with chemicals.
Apparently, the mangoes are injected with calcium carbide, which releases acetylene gas when it comes into contact with moisture. This can cause the mangoes to ripen quickly, but it can also lead to serious health risks for people such as skin irritation, respiratory problems,
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