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ETHYLENE PRODUCING FOODS
a
pples mangosteen
a
pricots nectarines
a
vocados papayas
r
ipening bananas passion fruit
c
antaloupe peaches
c
herimoyas pears
f
igs persimmons
g
uavas plantains
honeydew plums
kiwifruit prunes
mamey sapote quince
mangoes tomatoes
ETHYLENE SENSITIVE FOODS
unripe bananas leafy greens
green beans lettuce
belgian endive
okra
broccoli parsley
br
ussels spr
outs peas
cabbage peppers
carrots spinach
cauliflower squash
chard sweet potatoes
cucumbers watercress
eggplant watermelon
unripe kiwifruit
NOTE: Do not store ethylene producing foods with
ethylene sensitive foods.
ETHYLENE
Some fruits and vegetables will produce
e
thylene, a gas that initiates the ripening
process. Ethylene can cause premature
ripening in some foods, while in others, it can
actually cause damage.
To reduce unnecessary spoilage of your
produce, do not store ethylene producing fruits
and vegetables with those that are sensitive to
it. Refer to the following lists.
FOOD STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS