The field of fruit ripening involves complex interactions among metabolites that are regulated by various genetic factors, ...

Hyderabad: With Mango season on and indiscriminate use of carbide to ripen the fruit in the market, the Government has decided to crack a whip on the fruit vendors using the chemical. The ...

According to the guidelines, one 500mg sachet of Ethephon is sufficient for ripening 10 kilograms of fruit. Ethephon is a plant growth regulator commonly used in farming to help fruits ripen ...

As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in ...

But given the huge demand for fruits during summer, a section of farmers and traders are placing sachets of banned calcium carbide among the collection of fruits to artificially ripen the fruit ...

What happens when you eat bananas with diabetes? Learn how ripeness, portion size, and food pairing affect your blood sugar.

The use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening is banned in India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited its use due to health concerns associated with the ...