Artificial Fruit Ripening Agents Calcium Carbide: It releases toxic acetylene gas and may contain phosphorus, and arsenic (a carcinogeni...
Artificial Fruit Ripening Agents
Calcium Carbide: It releases toxic acetylene gas and may contain phosphorus, and arsenic (a carcinogenic substance) causing severe health issues.
Its usage has been banned by FSSAI under Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011.
Permitted Substances:
Ethylene Gas: Approved by FSSAI up to 100 ppm (parts per million); triggers natural ripening.
It must be applied in controlled ripening chambers and not in direct contact with fruits.
Ethephon: Releases ethylene on breakdown and used for artificial ripening under regulated conditions.
Ethereal: It is an ethylene-releasing compound used in controlled settings.
Plant hormones
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