Harmful Impacts of Consuming Artificially Ripened Fruits

by IG International Fresh Fruits Importer

Do you know WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends five servings of fresh fruits every day? Fruits are a rich source of crucial nutrients and minerals. They provide Vitamins C, Vitamin A, antioxidants, plant compounds and dietary fibers that ensure the optimum functioning of the entire body. They boost immunity and makes the heart healthy.

However, if fruits are available before or after the season, they might be artificially ripened. Let’s first understand how the natural ripening process is different from artificial ripening process.

Natural Ripening:

Natural ripening is the natural process which makes fruit nutritious, delicious as well as edible. It makes the fruit soft, sweet and changes the color and its appearance. This process of natural ripening varies from fruit to fruit. For instance, climacteric fruits such as apples, bananas, papaya, mangoes continue to mature even after they are plucked from the tree. However, the non-climacteric fruits such as oranges, grapes, blueberries ripe on the trees.

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Artificial Ripening:

In this process of artificial ripening of fruits, chemical ripening agents like calcium carbide, ethylene and others are used. These change the physical appearance of the fruits, the color and shape transform. However, the taste and smell of the fruits that are artificially ripened is weak as compared to the fruits that are naturally ripened.

Here’s a list of harmful effects of consuming artificially ripened fruits:

1)      Calcium Carbide: Calcium Carbide is a carcinogen i.e. cancer producing chemical. Irrespective of the amount you may consume, this chemical has harmful effects on our liver. It also contains some traces of phosphorus & arsenic. They are toxic chemicals that cause acute and chronic diseases. They can cause diarrhoea, stomach and skin ulcers, and irritation in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.

 

2)      Acetylene: Acetylene is not particularly harmful if used under the permissible limits. However, exceeding permissible limits can cause unconsciousness and damage to neurological system.

How to identify?

All that glitters is not gold. This statement stays true for fruits as well. The fruits that look attractive might not be good and healthy from inside. Generally, the fruits that are ripened naturally are patchy and not uniform in color. If the fruits look shiny and are uniformly colored, there are high possibilities that they are artificially ripened.

If you don’t want to compromise with the health and happiness of your family make sure you avoid artificially ripened fruits. With 50+ years of legacy in making people happy and healthy, IG International, the largest fresh fruit importer in India is the best solution. They only cater the best and freshly produced that are packed with care and are hygienically delivered to you. Buy fresh fruits online and forget the hassle to stand in super market queues anymore!

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