Australian scientists have just discovered how to ripen fruits as soon as they are transported. The new technology promises to revolutionize the fresh fruit industry, according to Reuters.
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In most cities, fruits are transported to supermarkets in an immature state.
Supermarkets then use ethylene gas, a natural plant growth hormone, to accelerate the ripening process.
Australian scientists have invented a new way to ripen fruit
However, Professor Bhesh Bhandari and colleagues at Queenland University have found a new, lower-cost fruit ripening technique.
The team of scientists has developed a method that helps turn ethylene gas into a powder, allowing fruit ripening during transport.
'We just need to sprinkle a small amount of this powder into fruit batches during transportation. Only 40 grams of flour is enough to make about 20 tons of mango . ' , Professor Bhandari said.
Binh Ho, another member of the research team, said that ethylene in powder form is safe, stable and cheaper than gas.
'The new method saves a lot of money. Some fruit garden owners tell us they spend at least $ 1.4 to ripen 4kg of fruit , 'Professor Bhandari said.
The research team has registered patent rights for the above fruit ripening powder.
