New technology reduces spoiling rate of produce
date:May 22, 2013
Researchers discovered a new method to preserve fruits and vegetables by removing the invisible gas that causes spoilage, according to a study published in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews.

Fruits, vegetables and cut flowers release ethylene gas into the air, expediting the ripening and blooming process. When the gas releases into storage containers, consumers notice their produce rotting much too quickly, causing financial loss and spoiled products.

By reviewing more than 300 published studie
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