The Science of Making Fruits and Veggies Last Longer [video]
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A video discusses the science behind extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables using natural coatings.
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stevenjgarnerAuthor
4 months ago
Can growers do this themselves - extending the shelf life by reinforcing the fruit's existing natural peel with a coating made of harmless, edible, plant-based ingredients such as fatty acids and glycerides, naturally found in the peels, pulp, and seeds of all plants?
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