Fruits and Vegetables
Shelf Life Extensions for Fruits and Vegetables
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Banana |
Banana (treated with ethylene) at 13 C (56 F) extended to 16 days Banana (treated with ethylene) at 30 C (86 F) extended to 7 days Banana (not treated with ethylene) at 13 C (56 F) extended to 28 days |
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Bittergourd/Bitter Melon | Bittergourd/Bitter Melon at 13 C (56 F) extended to 12 days |
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Brinjal/Egg Plant | Brinjal/Egg Plant at 30 C (77 F) extended to 12+ days |
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Broccoli | Broccoli at 5 C (41 F) extended to 25 days |
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Capsicum/Bell Pepper | Capsicum/Bell Pepper at 13 C (56 F) extended to 17 days |
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Cauliflower | Cauliflower at 8 C (46.4 F) extended to 10 days |
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Coriander | Coriander at 8 C (46.4 F) extended to 18 days |
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Corn | Corn at 13 C (56 F) extended to 21 days |
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Chilly | Chilly at 8 C (56 F) extended to 10+ days |
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Drumstick | Drumstick at 13 C (56 F) (On going) |
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Romaine Lettuce | Romaine Lettuce at 8 C (46.4) extended to 35 days |
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Iceberg Lettuce | Iceberg Lettuce at 8 C(46.4) extended to 32 days |
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Orange |
Orange at 8 C (46.54 F) extended to 36 (on-going) days Orange at 25 C (77 F) extended to 27 days |
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Tomato |
Tomato at 13 C (56 F) extended to 21 days Tomato at 25 C (77 F) extended to 12 days |
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Mango |
Mango (Tommy Atkins) at 13 C (56 F) extended to 24 days Mango at 35 C (95 F) extended to 9 days |
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Spinach | Spinach at 8 C (46.4 F) extended to 16 days |
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Radish | Radish at 8 C (46.4 F) extended to 18 days |
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Lemon | Lemon at 25 C (77 F) extended to 14 days |
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Carrot | Carrot at 8 C (46.4 F) extended to 16 days |
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Strawberry | Strawberry at 5 C (41 F) extended to 10 days |
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Pine apple | Pine apple at 13 C (56 F) extended to 19 days |
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Garlic | Garlic at 25 C (95 F) |