concept   calcium carbide
culture   East Asia
statement   Calcium carbide is commonly used in East Asia to speed up the ripening of fruits, despite safety concerns and bans in some regions.
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1 calcium carbide East Asia Sometimes used in traditional fruit ripening methods, where it releases acetylene gas to hasten the ripening process, especially for fruits like mangoes and bananas. 1
2 calcium carbide East Asia Calcium carbide is often used for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly in East Asian countries, despite being banned in some places due to safety concerns. 1
3 calcium carbide Southeast Asia Sometimes used in traditional fruit ripening methods, where it releases acetylene gas to hasten the ripening process, especially for fruits like mangoes and bananas. 1