Slow-release ethylene inhibitor improves shelf life of fresh berries
The soft fruits business in both hemispheres may soon have an innovative tool for extending seasonality and reducing food waste, says Polish food-tech company Fresh Inset. The results of trials conducted for the company on blueberries after using a patented 1-MCP delivery system indicated a slower ripening effect. Treated blueberries kept very good eating quality and firmness for 49 days.
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