Seasonal fruits, Health hazard and awareness

We call these months as ‘month of Honey’, because a lot of seasonal fruits are available at this moment. How many names shall I mention? All are competitor of one another considering the taste and popularity. I have divided today’s article into two parts. Initially we will have some ideas about seasonal fruits of Bangladesh and later on we will try to discover the health hazard of this fruits due unethical handling by the traders. Let’s talk about some of those fruits which are most popular.

Mango:

There are various types of mangoes in Bangladesh like Langda, Gopalbogh, Himsagor, Khirsapat, Fazlee. This is an excellent food in its taste, color, scent and nutrition compare to the others seasonal fruits. Due to its importance and popularity to the fruits family, It is said as the King of all fruits. It contains protein, carbohydrate, calcium, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, potassium and mineral.

Jack fruit:

Jack fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh. Considering the big size and low price, it is a popular fruit in our country. Jack-fruit is very tasty and sweet to eat. This fruit contains protein, Carbohydrate, Calcium, Vitamin C and mineral.

Litchi:

This is called the short term fruits in our country. This fruit season stays only 10-15 days in a year. It is very tasty and lucrative seasonal fruits of Bangladesh. It has a great beneficial impact on our health. This fruit contains protein, carbohydrate, Calcium, Vitamin B Complex, vitamin C and mineral.

Banana:

You will find this fruit from tea stall to every house. This is very cheap fruit and easy to eat. It is a delicious fruit which is available round the year. It has a lot of contribution to sound health. It contains protein, carbohydrate, calcium, mineral, carotene, Vitamin B complex. 

Black Barry: 

Still I can remember this fruit which I used to take in my childhood directly from tree. Barry is a popular food item in our country. When it rips it has a great delicious taste. It contains protein, calcium , mineral, carbohydrate,Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C. 

Health hazard:

It doesn’t sound good that fruits have health hazards. But unfortunately it’s true. There is a chemical named Formaline which is used in fruits to protect from rotten. Formaline, another form of Formaldehyde is mainly used for industrial purposes and has wide variety of use as preservatives of different chemicals, dyestuffs etc. But the matter of sorrow is - it is now being used as preservatives of fruits. If we inhale or consume this chemicals, can cause indigestion, skin allergens and can cause cancer even.

Awareness:

We should not be convinced with the appearance of the fruits while purchasing. We should consider and choose the quality and chemical free fruits. Though it’s difficult to find quality fruits by visual observations, sometimes it’s possible with the experience and questionnaire asking to the traders. The most important awareness is- we have to wash the fruits very carefully after bringing at home. If possible, need to wash with warm water of 40•C temperature as Formaline is volatile in this trmperature.

Thanks for reading.
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