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Fruit Wash Extends Shelf Life Of Bananas, But Has A Major Drawback

April 20, 2016: 12:00 AM EST
Ohio-based Biowish Technologies has developed a wash for fruits and vegetables that not only preserves products longer, it is biodegradable and certified organic (at least in the State of Washington). Tests conducted on bananas in India showed that the wash keeps them green nine days longer than conventional wash. That’s quite an advancement for retail grocers, but perhaps not so much for banana farmers. To remain competitive, they have to commit to buying and using the product. Though it boosts a farmer’s yield and reduces waste, “it also puts you in bed with a single vendor.”
Charlie Sorrel, "This Organic Fruit Wash Keeps Bananas Green For Weeks", Fast Company, April 20, 2016, © Mansueto Ventures, LLC
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