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Why do fruits ripen faster when placed inside a sealed paper bag?
What is ethylene gas and how do climacteric fruits like bananas or avocados release and trap it to accelerate their own cellular breakdown?
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FoodScience
asked 1mo ago · 10 rep
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Fruits release a natural aging plant hormone called ethylene gas. Sealing them in a paper bag captures the gas, multiplying the speed of ripening.
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AgroScience
answered 1mo ago