date:Jun 25, 2013
h pads containing sulfur dioxide to prevent decaying and the growth of mold.
On the flip side, processing aids can also be applied to induce ripening. Ethylene gas, for example, is often applied to bananas to speed up the ripening process before they are distributed to retailers, since bananas are commonly harvested in an unripened state.
Processing aids for produce: looking forward
One sector thats recently been looking at different processing aid options is the cantaloupe industry. After tw