Can you spot chemically ripened fruit? What Kenyans should know before buying bananas and mangoes
A banana with a bright yellow peel or a mango that looks perfectly ripe may appear ready to eat. But can consumers tell whether fruit has been exposed to potentially harmful ripening chemicals simply by looking at it?A study by researchers from Kenya Methodist University raises concerns about fruit safety in Kenyan markets, particularly the use of calcium carbide and other chemicals to control ripening.
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