We as consumers, are sometimes equally responsible for adulteration/coloring of vegetables and fruits, because we tend to judge by the "outer color" of them and do not buy them if they are dull. We go for the more appealing, shiny ones. Hence the vendors are "forced" to make them look more appealing.
This is very common with many fruits and I have learnt this year abt these :
1. Apples
2. Mangoes
3. Litchi
2. Mangoes
3. Litchi
- Apples : which are shiny, are wax coated.
- Mangoes : which are too yellow on the outer, may be ripened using the chemical called as "carbide"
- Litchi : Are spray painted to make them look reddish!
- Mangoes : which are too yellow on the outer, may be ripened using the chemical called as "carbide"
- Litchi : Are spray painted to make them look reddish!
Here is the list published by the Environmental Working Group of the 12 Most contaminated foods:
Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Grapes (Imported)
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes
How To Detect Carbide Ripened Mangoes
How to clean pesticide and toxins off the fruits
Wax Coating on Apples
And there's more than just fruits and vegetables...
There seems no end to human greed and today (7/2/2015) I came across a post, which was telecasted on TV and newspaper's as well - "PLASTIC RICE". Yes, you read that right.
It is so saddening to see that China is manufacturing this rice made out of plastic, that is being exported to Asian countries - including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. Yes, it has already entered India. The government has taken action, but look at the ridiculous things we humans are capable of doing!
It cannot be differentiated just by looking at it. It smells and tastes different after it is cooked. Imagine what can this plastic do inside our tummy and how our health is at risk! You could read about it more here.
It cannot be differentiated just by looking at it. It smells and tastes different after it is cooked. Imagine what can this plastic do inside our tummy and how our health is at risk! You could read about it more here.
As the old saying goes - "dont judge the book by its cover", give a thought and change the way we look, lets get logical and consume healthy food!
[Disclaimer : All the pictures and videos I have used in this post are sourced from the internet]
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