Fruit Ripening --- Tis the Season

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I thought I would share this since it's timely.

 

Fact of the Day: fruit ripening

 

When fruits ripen they undergo a series of changes that alter the way

they look, feel, taste, and smell. These changes make fruits more

enjoyable to eat, since they are softer and taste better.

 

Unfortunately, the ripening process is difficult to stop and

ultimately leads to spoiling.

 

Fruit ripens by producing enzymes - catalysts that break down the

sugar polymers and neutralize the acids. Production of the enzymes is

triggered by production of a colorless, odorless gas called ethylene

at the beginning of the ripening process.

 

Siri