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'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food Department- Why put asparagus upright in a jar with 1 inch of water? The cut stems keep taking up moisture, helping the spears stay fresh in the fridge
- Bought peaches that are still hard? Put them in a paper bag to speed up ripening instead of refrigerating them
- Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruitHarvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with venti...24 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Why are some pears supposed to be picked while they are still hard? Leaving them on the tree can make the flesh gritty, while indoor ripening gives better fruitFor optimal texture and flavor, pears should be harvested while still firm and green, as they undergo a unique ripening process. Unlike app...24 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...24 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- How to keep bananas fresh for longer: Try this simple kitchen hack to keep them fresh for longerBananas are known to ripen rapidly due to ethylene gas produced at their stems. By wrapping the stems in tin foil, you can effectively slow...07 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Wrapping papaya in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may slow ripening, its benefits and the right way to use itTo prolong the freshness of papayas, envelop their stems in aluminum foil. This clever method minimizes the release of ethylene gas, conseq...01 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Aluminum foil hacks: It is not just to wrap your leftovers; here's 15 surprising ways to use it around your homeAluminum foil is much more than a kitchen staple; it provides a plethora of practical solutions for everyday chores. Use it to scrub stubbo...16 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- You are probably using Aluminium foil wrong; these clever household uses may surprise youAluminum foil is a household hero, providing creative solutions for various tasks. It keeps bananas fresh longer and makes cleaning up afte...05 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- Government invites applications for 30 products' import quota under India-Oman trade pactUnder the CEPA, India has granted quota-based tariff concessions to certain Omani goods such as dates, marble, copper weld wire, aluminium ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- Why people are wrapping banana stems with cling wrap to help them stay fresh longerWrapping banana stems with plastic cling wrap significantly extends freshness. This science-backed method reduces ethylene gas emission by ...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- GAIL, Petron sign pact to explore setting up bio-ethylene plant in IndiaGAIL (India) Ltd has partnered with US biofuel producer Petron Scientech Inc. to explore establishing a 500 kilo tonnes per annum bio-ethyl...22 Aug, 2024, 04.41 PM IST
- L&T dispatches ethylene oxide reactors to ChinaInfrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said it has dispatched the world's heaviest ethylene oxide reactors -- a crucial co...22 May, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
- Everest refutes reports of ban in Singapore, Hong Kong over cancer-causing ingredientEverest has denied reports of a ban on its products in Singapore and Hong Kong. The Indian government has ordered the collection of spice s...22 Apr, 2024, 10.35 PM IST
- Beware, this ingredient in your fish curry spice may cause cancer!In a public announcement, the Singapore Food Agency clarified that ethylene oxide is not intended for direct use in food but rather employe...19 Apr, 2024, 06.40 PM IST
- Everest's Fish Curry Masala recalled in Singapore for having pesticide 'beyond limit'Singapore orders recall of Everest's Fish Curry Masala due to ethylene oxide pesticide levels exceeding limits. The Singapore Food Agency d...19 Apr, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
- FSSAI mulls allowing use of ethylene gas for fruits ripeningMeanwhile, in a separate notification, FSSAI has also proposed to fix new permissible limits of heavy metals in the various food products.12 May, 2016, 11.10 PM IST
- Haldia to expand ethylene capacityHaldia Petrochemicals on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 800 crore for expanding its ethylene capacity to 670,000 tonnes from the present ...30 May, 2007, 01.30 PM IST
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