calcium carbide Archives

Imported Mangoes Flood Kerala, Raising Carbide Ripening Fears 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2026
Key Update As Kerala’s native mango season ends, mangoes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have started dominating local markets. Consumers and traders are now raising concerns that many of these fruits are being artificially ripened using calcium carbide, a banned and hazardous chemical. Traders reportedly place calcium carbide packets inside mango crates. The
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FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin
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FSSAI Serves Notices for Improper Ripening of Mangoes in Coimbatore 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 8, 2025
Report Between January 1 and June 25, Food Safety Officers inspected 746 retail shops and wholesale fruit storage facilities across the Coimbatore district. They conducted these inspections during the peak mango season to check for violations of artificial ripening. Officials identified 26 traders who were using ethylene sachets to ripen mangoes in an unapproved manner.
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FSSAI Urges States to Curb Obesity, Cut Oil Use by 10%0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to ramp up efforts to combat obesity and cut down edible oil consumption by 10%. During the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27 in New Delhi, FSSAI officials emphasised the urgency of tackling these growing

Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide 0

Overview Fake mangoes, or artificially ripened mangoes, are real mangoes that undergo forced ripening using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide instead of natural methods. Experts estimate that hundreds of kilograms of such mangoes enter the market each year, especially before the natural mango season. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises consumers

Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

Report With the mango season in full swing, the Telangana Food Safety Department launched an awareness drive on Monday (April 21, 2025). The initiative encourages farmers, traders, and consumers to adopt safe methods for ripening fruits. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the awareness poster and cautioned the public against using Calcium Carbide—a banned