Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet mango. But with reports of artificially ripened mangoes being seized across India, are you sure the ones you’re eating are safe?

In May 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 575 kg of mangoes worth Rs 72,000 from fruit stalls in Coimbatore. These mangoes were found to have been ripened using ethylene sachets in an unapproved manner. Similarly, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 1.5 tonnes of mangoes were confiscated after being artificially ripened with chemical agents.

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