Chinese Garlic: Chinese garlic has been banned in India since 2014 but it is being sold secretly. Recently, Purnia Police of Bihar has seized about four tonnes of Chinese garlic from a warehouse. Whose price can be up to Rs 1 crore. This garlic is consumed at cheap price from China to Purnia and different places via Nepal. There is a risk of eating this from inflammation in the intestine and stomach to cancer. There is also a risk of many other diseases due to this. In such a situation, the question arises that why is Chinese garlic so harmful? How to identify it.
What is Chinese garlic, why is it banned in India?
Garlic produced in China is sent to other countries. Because it is produced in China, it is called Chinese garlic. Apart from China, it is used in Asian countries. Chinese garlic is more shiny and bigger and thicker in size. Eating this garlic causes swelling in the stomach and intestines. In view of the side effects of Chinese garlic on health, the Government of India had banned it in 2014.
Why is Chinese garlic banned in India?
1. Excessive use of chemical pesticides can lead to the risk of serious diseases. This has been proved in many researches.
2. The quality of Chinese garlic is not up to Indian standards. Chemicals and synthetic substances were found in it, which have serious effects on health.
How to identify Chinese garlic
1. The color of Chinese garlic is light pink, while the local garlic is white.
2. This garlic has no roots.
3. Chinese garlic cloves are large.
4. Chinese garlic has no smell.
What are the dangers of Chinese garlic?
1. Garlic was banned by the Government of India in 2014 after reports of fungal infection in garlic.
2. There is excessive use of pesticides and chemicals in it. Chlorine and dangerous chemicals in pesticides can cause serious diseases.
3. To protect against fungus, an anti-fungal chemical called methyl bromide is used in this garlic. This can cause serious diseases.
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