Chemicals used to ripen fruit in developing countries are harmful to human health
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 84/100
Chemicals commonly used for artificial fruit ripening in developing regions, such as calcium carbide, present documented toxicological and health hazards to consumers.
Evidence for · 5
Fruit ripening: importance of artificial fruit ripening in commercial agriculture and safe use of the technology for consumer health
2020 · cited by 21
Discussion on how commercial artificial ripening agents like calcium carbide can negatively alter nutritional quality and prove harmful to human health.
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Effects of Calcium Carbide Used as a Fruit-Ripening Agent on Fruit Toxicity
2022 · cited by 8
A comprehensive review outlining the direct toxicity, genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and other severe health hazards associated with using calcium carbide as an artificial fruit-ripening agent.
Fruit Ripening Methods and Knowledge of Health Effect of Use of Calcium Carbide in Ripening Fruits among Fruit Sellers in Uyo, Nigeria
2021 · cited by 7
Survey of fruit sellers noting recognized health complications such as chest tightness and cancers linked to artificial ripening agents like calcium carbide.
Survey of knowledge on calcium carbide use in fruit ripening and associated health risks among fruit sellers and consumers in Ado-Ekiti Nigeria
2024 · cited by 5
Assessment of consumer and seller awareness regarding health risks such as cancer, abdominal burns, and gastrointestinal issues from consuming fruits artificially ripened with chemicals.
Sub-acute pathological effects of calcium carbide as an artificial fruit ripening agent on various organs of albino mice
2024 · cited by 2
Experimental study on mice demonstrating that consuming fruits ripened with calcium carbide causes adverse pathological and histological changes across multiple vital organs.