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Banana Ripening: It’s All in the Bag

When it comes to controlling the rate at which bananas ripen, it’s all in the bag

Sep 18, 2013

Research shows that bananas and plantains ripen at different rates depending on the color of the bags they are packed in, which has implications for shelf life and food waste. To read more, click HERE.

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