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With the raw ingredients in hand, things get a little tricky. Making calcium carbide requires a lot of heat, far more than a simple propane burner can provide.

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Mr Lawal warned that the use of calcium carbide to ripen fruits could lead to severe health issues, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and even terminal diseases.

NAFDAC explained that only welders are permitted to use calcium carbide for tasks such as melting iron and not sold to fruit vendors. NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for fruits ...