Post-harvest Treatment of Banana with Artificial Ripening Agent Influences Its Nutritional Quality and Antioxidant Potential
Ogo Ogo, Funke Amos, Princess Ijeoma, Rose Adobe & Amali El-Khalid · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024
Bananas are widely consumed fruits that are often subjected to artificial ripening to accelerate their marketability for economic gains. Calcium carbide (CaC2) is most commonly used as ripening agent, particularly in developing countries, due to its low cost and effectiveness. Ho...
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10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51418