What's this hype around carbide-free bananas

Keventer Banana - July 25, 2024

What’s This Hype Around Carbide-Free Bananas?

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Before we delve further into the discussion on why you should always choose to consume carbide-free bananas, let's first understand what 'carbide' really is. Carbide is a binary compound of carbon which is the primary component of calcium carbide—a chemical often used to ripen fruits. This chemical is mixed with water to release a gas called, acetylene, which is similar to the natural hormone, ethylene, produced by fruits during their ripening phase. When the fruits are still raw, this acetylene gas is used by several farmers as a catalyst to ripen the fruits much faster, making them available even during their off-season.

However, there is nothing to rejoice about your favourite fruit, ripened with chemicals, being made available to you across all seasons. It is important for you to know that the calcium carbide that ripened your fruit is also used to process metals and industrial chemicals which makes it extremely hazardous. The health complications this chemical can cause are appalling! Imagine having your favourite fruit and landing up with stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, allergies, skin issues, fatigue, or kidney trouble. Calcium carbide is also known to be a harmful carcinogen and the more you stay away from it, the better!

So, when you choose to add fruits to your daily diet in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, make sure they are not carbide ripened. And the best way of doing it, is to look for actual proof. For instance, when you go shopping for Keventer bananas, you can simply look for the quality-check sticker which guarantees that these bananas are carbide-free.

Besides being free of chemicals, carbide-free Keventer bananas retain their original nutritional quality. Their rich vitamin, mineral, potassium, and antioxidants content stays uncompromised. They also taste better than artificially ripened bananas since their natural ripening process allows them to develop a full profile of flavour.

Do have a Keventer banana daily to enjoy its wholesome goodness. When it comes to quality, rest assured that we've got you covered!

Keventer Banana - July 25, 2024