What is ethylene?
Ethylene is a naturally occurring ripening gas. As most fruits and many vegetables mature, they produce ethylene, which accelerates the ripening process. Without ethylene, some items, such as bananas, would never ripen. When plants ripen in their natural environment, the ethylene is released into the surrounding air and naturally dissipates. However, when fresh produce is placed in the refrigerator crisper bin, the ethylene gets trapped and builds up, which accelerates the ripening process. This accelerated ripening can cause produce to spoil rapidly. Extra Life was specially designed to alleviate this problem. It contains an active ingredient which has been used in the produce industry for decades and is scientifically proven to eliminate up to 97% of the ethylene gas in a confined space.
