FSSAI, Mysuru office forms four teams to inspect quality of fruits at the markets
Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, popular as the ‘King of Fruits’ has hit the market, but to cash in on the demand, the traders are deploying artificial ripening method by using calcium carbide chemical, which is a matter of grave concern. Taking into cognisance, the illicit methods adopted by the traders to ripen the fruit that affects the health of consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a order warning them against using chemicals in the process of ripening the fruit.
