Properly cleaning fresh produce is crucial to prevent foodborne diseases, especially due to the excessive use of pesticides. Fruits and vegetables can carry harmful contaminants from growth to ...

Ensuring fruits and vegetables are clean is essential to remove bacteria and pesticides. Wet washing under cold water is effective for most produce, while leafy greens need extra care. Use a ...

To cut that waste, Apeel Sciences developed an edible, plant-­derived coating for fresh fruits and vegetables that helps them last longer by slowing the ripening process. The company claims the ...