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Mango lovers, beware of hazardous chemicals

Artificially ripened mangoes can be spotted through a careful examination of the fruit. They will lack the aroma and will be less juicy compared to the naturally ripened ones. No doubt, the use of chemical helps the fruits ripen evenly and give a smooth look to the fruits but the chemicals used for artificial ripening of fruits can cause cancer. Acetalyne gas has the potential to affect the nervous sys

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