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The use of calcium carbide as an artificial fruit ripening agent is banned

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The use of calcium carbide as an artificial fruit ripening agent is widely banned or restricted in many jurisdictions due to its severe toxicity and associated health hazards.

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Effects of Calcium Carbide Used as a Fruit-Ripening Agent on Fruit Toxicity

2022 · cited by 8

This review highlights the hazardous nature of calcium carbide and the necessity to establish laws and regulations to discourage its application as an artificial fruit ripening agent.

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Sub-acute pathological effects of calcium carbide as an artificial fruit ripening agent on various organs of albino mice

2024 · cited by 2

This study concludes that fruit vendors must adhere to international regulations that strictly limit or ban the use of calcium carbide due to its adverse health effects.

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