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Fresh concerns over chemicals for ripening fruits, softening foods
8 years agoCalcium carbide used to ripen mangoes and other fruits... beware CREDIT: www.onlymyhealth.com
In recent times, there have claims and counter claims on health implications of using chemicals such as calcium carbide, ethylene and ethephon for ripening fruits and akanwu (alum/potash) for softening…