Light Shortens The Life Of Supermarket Vegetables
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 11:21
in Biology & Nature
Exposure to light reduces the quality of cauliflower, broccoli, chard, leeks and asparagus, which have been processed for sale. New research shows that the useful life of chard is reduced by 11 days if it is exposed to light instead of keeping it in the dark, even though it has been covered in the best protective wrap.