1. The first way to determine if you are consuming chemically ripened mangoes is through taste. The flavour and aroma of naturally harvested mangoes is completely different from those which are artificially cultivated. Organically produced mangoes are rich in taste and have a sweet smell. On the other hand, when you eat a synthetically grown mango, you might experience a burning feeling or stomach ache.

2. Check the look of the mangoes. If they appear yellow from all sides and have a shine, they are not produced naturally. Untreated mangoes will have different colours such as green, yellow or red.

3. Try this simple method; squeeze some juice from the mango. An organically harvested mango will have sufficient quantity of juice. Chemically developed mangoes will barely have any juice.

4. Another effective way is to send the fruits to a NABL certified lab for testing. A detailed report will be prepared by the lab after thorough analysis indicating the presence of contaminants in the mangoes if any and their quantities. They will also mention all the chemicals utilized in the ripening procedure.

5. Take some mangoes and put them in a vessel containing water. If you notice that the mangoes sink, they are organically cultivated; whereas chemically grown mangoes will float.

6. Lastly, the most important tip is to buy mangoes only during their season which begins from April. Consume mangoes in April and May which is the authentic season. If you see mangoes in the market during any other time of the year, there is a high possibility that they are artificially harvested.

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