Fill a jar of water and dunk the mango in it. If it sinks, it is usually good to go. If it does not, it will float. This is because the use of Calcium carbide reduces the quantity of pulp in the ...

Calcium carbide is mixed with water and it releases acetylene gas. This acetylene gas helps to ripen the fruit. It is very similar to ethylene which is a natural hormone produced by fruits.

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