Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Polished green vegetables are filling the stomach with poison, liver and kidney will be damaged, FSSAI told how to check


It is the winter season and during these days green leafy vegetables like peas, okra, chilli, spinach are produced and consumed in abundance. Many times you might have noticed that green vegetables appear greener and fresher. The price of such vegetables is also high.

Eating green vegetables has innumerable health benefits, but do you know that the green vegetables you are eating may have been forcibly made so green. Are you knowingly or unknowingly eating green colored polished vegetables? Malachite Green is applied on vegetables to make them shine, make them look fresher and make their color greener.

Melanite green is a poisonous element which causes cancer It can cause many diseases and it is banned in many countries including India. FSSAI has told that you can easily check this poisonous element present in green vegetables with a simple test.

What is Melonite Green and why is it used in vegetables?

Melanite green is a synthetic dye mainly used in the textile industry and fisheries. Melonite green is used in food products, such as vegetables and fruits. So that they can be made to appear more green, fresh and attractive. Although it is banned but sellers use it to earn more profit. It is harmful for health.

Risk of liver and kidney damage

Risk of liver and kidney damage

Melanite Green has toxic effects on many organs of the body. Consuming it or being in contact with it for a long time can cause liver damage. Not only this, it can accumulate in the kidneys and severely affect and damage their functioning.

IFSSAI told how to check poisonous green vegetables

risk of cancer

risk of cancer

Animal research has linked melanin green to liver and lung cancer. It is also considered potentially carcinogenic to humans. This can adversely affect fertility and cause pregnancy problems.

Impact on immunity and mental health also

Impact on immunity and mental health also

Eating such vegetables can cause problems like dizziness, headache and decreased mental ability. It can also weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of infection. Eating such vegetables can cause allergies like itching, rashes or difficulty in breathing.

digestive problems

digestive problems

Eating vegetables stained with melanin green can cause many stomach related problems. Consuming it may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach ache. Always wash vegetables thoroughly in running water. It can also be cleaned by soaking in salt or vinegar water.

How to test for melanin green in vegetables

How to test for melanin green in vegetables

FSSAI has given an easy method for this which you can try at your home. For this you need a piece of cotton

  • Wet a piece of cotton in liquid paraffin
  • Place it on the vegetable and press and rub.
  • If the color of the cotton does not change then it is okay
  • If this piece is green then understand that melanin green has been applied on the vegetable.

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