fruit ripening

FSSAI Directs States to Curb Toxic Fruit Ripening Practices 0
- A to Z
- May 21, 2025
Report FSSAI has directed all States and Union Territories to increase inspections and enforce stricter measures against the illegal use of unauthorised ripening agents such as calcium carbide and synthetic coatings on fruits. This directive ensures that only safe, properly ripened fruits reach consumers. Surveillance Increased in Fruit Markets and Storage FSSAI has instructed Commissioners
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The Dangers of Calcium Carbide in Ripening Fruits 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 14, 2025
Fruits are a staple in our diet, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness. But have you ever wondered how some fruits are available year-round, looking perfectly ripe even when they’re out of season? To meet market demands and speed up ripening, some producers resort to artificial methods—one of the most concerning being the
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From Green to Ripe: Ethylene’s Role in Fruit Transformation 0
- A to Z, General
- July 29, 2024
Ethylene gas silently drives the ripening of fruits. Despite its intimidating name, there’s no need for alarm. It is a naturally occurring plant hormone, often called the “ripening hormone,” that plays a vital role in the maturation and ageing of fresh fruits. Ethylene is colourless and flammable, and it controls plant growth and development much
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