Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide0

• Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• April 28, 2025

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