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Q. Could you explain how green long-life bags work?

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Q. Could you explain how green long life bags work and do fruit and vegetables kept in them really have the same nutritional properties as fresh-fresh?

A. As they ripen, fruit and vegetables release a gas called ethylene. This helps to continue the ripening process, but ultimately ends up causing the deterioration of fruit and vegetables.  The green bags you describe work by absorbing ethylene gas, slowing the ripening process and therefore the time it takes them to deteriorate. All fresh produce declines in nutritional value as it ages, so any product delaying this aging process will also keep the level of vitamins up. So use them and they will help maintain nutrition.

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Do you know where I can buy them in Holland?
Jo Linden , May 06, 2011
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Hi Jo. Don't know if they're sold in Holland. The brand I'm buying here in Australia is "Fresh & Crisp". The pack says they're made in China so there may well be other distributors in Europe. Their website is www.gelpack.com.au. Hope this is of help. Cheers Catherine
Catherine Saxelby , May 11, 2011

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