
Is your mango ripened with Calcium carbide? Here's an easy trick to find out

The use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening is banned in India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited its use due
Calcium carbide
Banned in the country
Can a home test prove the carbide content?
Look for uniformity in the skin
Do the pressure test:
Water test:
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