CaC 2 -induced ripening: Unveiling the bitter truth behind sweet fruit.

Autor: Deshi VV; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (813210), Bhagalpur, Bihar, India., Siddiqui MW; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (813210), Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. Electronic address: wasim@bausabour.ac.in., Homa F; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (813210), Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. Electronic address: fozia.homa.bhu@gmail.com., Lata D; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (813210), Bhagalpur, Bihar, India., Singh DR; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (813210), Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Food chemistry [Food Chem] 2024 Oct 15; Vol. 455, pp. 140097. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 15.
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140097
Abstrakt: Fruit ripening is a natural, irreversible process crucial for developing luscious flavor and appealing appearance. Fruits are lauded for their health benefits, forming a key part of a balanced diet. Regrettably, the continued use of calcium carbide (CaC 2 ) to ripen fruit persists in various regions due to its low cost and perceived effectiveness. This method raises significant concerns about health, safety, and the resultant fruit quality and flavor. CaC 2 and CaC 2 -ripened fruits contain harmful substances like inorganic arsenic and phosphorus hydrides, posing considerable health risks including chronic toxicity upon consumption or exposure to acetylene released during CaC 2 application. Ensuring food safety requires adherence to regulatory standards governing harmful substances in food. Thus, understanding the risks of consuming CaC 2 -ripened fruit is crucial for crafting strategies to protect consumers' nutritional well-being and food safety. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of the impacts and apprehensions regarding use of CaC 2 as a ripening agent in fresh fruit.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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