Ethylene for Ripening
Ethylene becomes toxic if amount used is >33% and must be used under controlled temperature and humidity levels.
Question is - why is FSSAI even approving any of ethylene use?
Learn about Ethylene below:
ABOUT ETHYLENE
The ethylene is in the form of a starchy powder, which slowly releases ethylene gas that causes mangoes and other fruits to ripen. While the actual process required five to six days for repining of fruits, “with the use of calcium carbide, it takes a few hours to ripen these”.
Dangerous Effects of Ethylene
These sachets expose visitors to emissions of the hazardous chemical.
Experts say ethylene is an equally potent carcinogenic as calcium carbide.
Fruits ripened using ethylene powder can trigger gastritis, ulcer and cancer.
The packets are also dangerous to cows and other animals at the market that survive on vegetable waste. more