Doctors Advise Caution This Mango Season !

With the mango season in full swing, markets are flooded with popular varieties like Banganapalli, Kesar, Totapuri, and Suvarna Rekha. While mangoes are known for their rich taste and health benefits, concerns are rising over the increasing use of harmful chemicals to ripen fruits artificially. Recently, authorities in Hyderabad seized a large quantity of chemically ripened mangoes, raising alarms about food safety and public health.

Experts suggest that consumers should be cautious and learn to identify artificially ripened mangoes. Naturally ripened fruits usually have a mixed color, pleasant aroma, and soft texture, whereas chemically ripened ones appear uniformly bright, lack fragrance, and may taste sour inside. Consuming such fruits can lead to health issues like stomach pain, vomiting, throat irritation, and long-term risks affecting organs. Authorities have also banned the use of harmful substances like calcium carbide and advised safer natural ripening methods.
Note : This information is intended for awareness purposes only. Readers are advised to make informed decisions based on personal judgment and expert consultation.