Grape preservation: New treatment combination safe alternative to sulfur dioxide
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 20:30
in Health & Medicine
To keep table grapes fresh and increase shelf life, scientists are seeking advanced techniques that provide healthy, safe alternatives to conventional packing methods. Researchers have developed and tested an effective new technique that combines hot water treatment, rachis removal and modified atmosphere packaging (MA) to extend the shelf life of table grapes.