Scientists develop new edible coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables
date:Sep 17, 2013
schoolchildren and other consumers to enjoy a new apple treat refrigerated, packaged apple slices that last two to three weeks without turning brown or losing crispness. Apples ordinarily begin to turn brown within 30 minutes of cutting or peeling.

Mr Pavlaths process involved treating freshly cut apple slices with a form of Vitamin C, resulting in the first commercial product that retains the desirable characteristics of fresh apples without leaving a detectable residue.

Apples lose some of
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