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What mineral help absorb ethylene gas and thus slow fruit spoilage?

April 26, 2017ethylene fruit Gas help Mineral slow spoilage

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What mineral help absorb ethylene gas and thus slow fruit spoilage?

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at the University of South Florida determined the mineral Guerite – absorbs up to 5% of its weight in ethylene gas and up to 11% of its weight in water. This mineral is used in some food storage products to elongate the lifespan of foods.