RediRipe

RediRipe is a technology created at the University of Arizona which detects the production of ethylene, a natural ripening hormone, and displays that detection by means of a sticker that changes from white to blue. This technology has potential on fruits that emit ethylene as they ripen.

References

  1. ↑ "Professor invents 'ripeness' sticker". USA Today. July 27, 2006. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012.
  2. ↑ Moren, Dan (27 July 2006). "For best results, buy fruit when blue". Macworld. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Falan (August 2006). "Tell when fruit or veggies are ripe for the picking! – TasteTV". TasteTV. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Professor invents 'ripeness' sticker for produce". NBC News. 26 July 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  5. ↑ McGinley, Susan. "Inventing the RediRipe Sticker: A new way to measure maturity in fruit" (PDF). The University of Arizona - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  6. ↑ Sweet, Ken (July 26, 2006). "Blue sticker says when it's ripe; good news for shoppers, grocers". Arizona Daily Star. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012.