Chemically ripened mangoes hit markets early, health experts warn...

Chemically ripened mangoes hit markets early, health experts warn of risks

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KATHMANDU: Even before the mango season has officially begun, mangoes have started flooding markets across Nepal. Despite Nepali mangoes typically ripening only after the monsoon month of Asar (mid-June onward), fruits ripened artificially using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide are being sold widely—from wholesalers down to street vendors and door-to-door retailers. Health experts have raised […]

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