You can identify the fruits, whether naturally mature or not, by following certain simple ways. If artificially ripened fruits are placed in a bucket of water, they do not sink to the bottom of it. One can notice green and yellow patches around the surface because the chemical does not enter the fruit. You can also get rid of the contaminants by washing the fruits before consuming them. more
People should avoid using fruits before the onset of season of fruits. For example people are over exited to eat mango before actual ripe mango comes into market. To satisfy such consumers vendor uses chemicals to give them ripe fruits. more
How many of us (% consumers) are serious about the issue. We may see people discussing about the simple methods of detection but for actual checking by them at home or shop.Many times people are seen taking what ever quality given by the vendor and pay any amount demanded. 25 - 50 % extra either does not matter for them or they feel costliest means best quality. Under such situations what else can be expected ? more
Use of Calcium Carbide to produce acetylene gas to ripen fruits is banned and illegal. Use of Ethylene is NOT and is advised to be use for artificial ripening through controlled usage. The challenge is that the implementation of this ban order is with States. It may be prudent to approach/represent state marketing board, health department, district commissioner etc for desired result. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=155160 more
The FSSAI has given very simple tests on its website for detecting adulteration in certain food items. But my above questions are unanswered as of now.I have written to them to clarify. more
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