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General Knowledge Quiz
Skip the dangerous shortcuts! FSSAI says NO to calcium carbide for ripening fruits. Opt for safe methods!
FSSAI Warns Against Calcium Carbide in Fruit Ripening.
Key Points :
- Health Risks: Calcium Carbide used for ripening fruits releases harmful gases containing arsenic and phosphorus, causing dizziness, irritation, and even skin ulcers.
- Banned Practice: The FSSAI strictly prohibits using calcium carbide for fruit ripening under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.
- Safer Alternative: Ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone, is recommended for safe and controlled ripening, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts.
