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May 6, 2013

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Get an Ethylene Gas Guardian

The E.G.G. or Ethylene Gas Guardian ($25) is a product that will absorb ethylene, which is emitted by most fruits and veggies. Some types of produce that are sensitive to this ripening agent will spoil more quickly when exposed to this gas. A solution is to separate the items (there is a nice list of Ethylene-sensitive foods on Real Simple), and you can also choose to use the E.G.G. and put it in your produce drawer.

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by Emily Co 4

Get an Ethylene Gas Guardian

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4 Comments

Ellen14473742 1 week 3 days

Organic often has a much better flavor. I agree with Bernadette just purchase less of the Organic Item if you think it may Spoil before you use it. Often at my Grocery they run specials on Organic Produce and the Price Rivals that of Non-Organic Produce.

Ellen14473742 1 week 3 days

I HATE the taste and texture of Bread that has been refrigerated. The Freezer is another matter altogether. It adds moisture to bread and enhances the flavor.

Bernadette3114221 38 weeks 4 days

This was not a very useful article, and the tip on don't buy organic is the stupidest thing ever, maybe buy less at a time if you find you are not going thru it but don't buy organic becuase it spolies faster is just stuipid.

AlisonSD 39 weeks 5 days

what is the source for the recommendation to store bread in the fridge? Everything I have read is that studies show bread will go stale faster in the fridge because the moisture is pulled out.