Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that triggers ripening, but calcium carbide is a cheap, illegal substitute that releases toxic acetylene gas. In my inspection rounds, I find it stuffed in sacks of mangoes and bananas, leaving behind traces of arsenic and phosphorus that are a public health hazard. Back home, we'd never risk our family's health for quick profit, but here, the pressure for fast returns overrules that sense. Every time I confiscate a batch, I think of my own kitchen and the pure turmeric I struggle to afford—some corners shouldn't be cut.
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