Mango Buying Guide: Mango, the king of fruits in the summer season, is everyone’s first choice. But do you know whether this mango reaching your plate is natural or the result of chemicals. Nowadays, deadly chemicals like calcium carbide are being used to ripen mangoes quickly which can make you a victim of serious diseases like cancer.
These days, there is a flood of mangoes of uniform bright yellow color in the market. Health experts say that mangoes that look very attractive and completely yellow are often not ripe naturally. Naturally ripe mangoes have a mixture of light greenness and yellowness at some places. If white or black spots are visible somewhere on the skin of mango, then understand that chemicals have been used to ripen it.
The most accurate and scientific way to identify real and chemical mango is water test. Fill a bucket with water and put the mangoes in it.
If the mango is heavy and completely submerges in water then it is naturally ripe and safe.
If the mango starts floating on the surface of water, then understand that it has been cooked forcefully with the help of chemicals. Such mangoes are raw from inside and light in weight.
Man buying mangoes (Ms. AI)
Just by going near a naturally ripe mango, you will smell a pleasant and sweet aroma. On the contrary, mangoes cooked with chemicals either lack the aroma or have a strange pungent smell. If you feel a burning sensation in your throat or a tingling sensation in your tongue while eating, then stop consuming that mango immediately.
Calcium carbide, used to ripen mangoes quickly, releases acetylene gas. Apart from this, it contains dangerous elements like arsenic and phosphorus. According to doctors, eating such mangoes can immediately cause problems like stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea and dizziness. Its long-term consumption can cause fatal diseases like liver, kidney and even cancer.
After bringing mangoes from the market, soak them in water for at least 15-20 minutes. After this, rub and wash them thoroughly. Always try to buy fruits from trusted vendors or organic stores so that the health of you and your family remains safe.
