Slowing food spoilage without chemicals: Natural tree sap gum and light extend fruit shelf life University of Queensland studies have used a natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste.

Slowing #food #spoilage without chemicals: Natural #tree sap #gum and light extend #fruit #shelf_life.

#food_security #acacia_gum #bacteria #fungi #curcumin-based #photosensitization #Botrytis

phys.org/news/2025-02...