Other assembly-line inventions assess other vital characteristics of fresh fruit. Once these fruits and vegetables, which are very profitable in South Carolina, are picked and sorted they often face the problem of over ripening and decay. During harvest season, overloaded processing plants need to store fresh apricots and peaches while maintaining their firmness, fresh taste and attractive appearance. Thanks to BARD grantees, this is now possible. Researchers have found that modified atmospheres containing 5 percent CO 2 and 2 percent oxygen help preserve color, taste and texture for subsequent canning.
New projects promote increased quantity and improved quality of agricultural produce.
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