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Hyderabad: Health experts are warning that using calcium carbide to ripen fruits can be very dangerous. They say that long-term exposure to this chemical can cause breathing problems, infertility, and damage to the kidneys and liver because of harmful substances like arsenic and phosphorus.
With summer here, Hyderabad markets are full of mangoes. But along with the mangoes, there is an increase in the use of calcium carbide to ripen them quickly. Experts say eating such fruits can cause serious health problems like dizziness, thirst, irritation, weakness, trouble swallowing, vomiting, skin sores, and even nerve problems.
Dr. Kiran Madala, from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), explained that calcium carbide contains dangerous impurities. Over time, eating fruits ripened with this chemical can harm your kidneys, liver, and even cause breathing issues and infertility.
Dr. Madala also said that a safer option is ethephon. Ethephon releases ethylene, a natural gas that helps fruits ripen without causing harm. In contrast, calcium carbide produces acetylene gas, which is unsafe for people.
To tackle this problem, Telangana’s health department has started an awareness campaign. They are encouraging farmers and sellers to use natural and safe methods to ripen mangoes instead of harmful chemicals.
The government is promoting the use of ethephon for ripening fruits. A small 500 mg packet of ethephon can ripen a 10 kg box of fruits. Experts explain that ethephon helps fruits ripen by releasing ethylene, which is a natural plant hormone.
However, not everyone agrees. Senior pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh warned that ethephon contains phosphorus-based compounds, which can also be harmful if not used carefully. She believes that any phosphorus-based chemical can be dangerous.
Meanwhile, authorities are asking consumers to report traders who use calcium carbide to ripen fruits. People can report such cases by calling the number 9100105795.
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