Phrases with «ethylene gas»

Ethylene gas is a type of gas produced by plants and fruits. It affects the ripening process of fruits and vegetables, making them become ripe and ready to eat. It's commonly used in the industry to speed up the ripening of fruits or control their shelf life. Full definition

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Sentences with «ethylene gas»

For example, avocados and bananas are two fruits that emit high levels of ethylene gas so they're good to stick next to unripe fruit to speed up the process. (therisingspoon.com)
The banana's carbon footprint includes the growing, packing, shipping and transport, as well as the energy produced to treat bananas while they are being ripened (bananas are picked green and then are artificially ripened with ethylene gas under controlled conditions). (meghantelpner.com)
As apples age, they emit ethylene gas which accelerates the ripening process and can rot other produce stored nearby. (jenniferweinbergmd.com)
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Phrases with «ethylene gas»

Sentences with «ethylene gas»

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