Post-harvest solution LytoFresh proves effective on broccoli
Lytone Enterprise has completed a successful trial of its proprietary post-harvest preservation solution LytoFresh on broccoli.
Lytone, based in Taiwan, partnered with Illinois-based Fortune Growers in the trial, which delayed discoloration, prevented withering and preserved the overall quality of fresh-cut broccoli without the use of flake ice.
The 42-day experiment was conducted using industry standard practices as the control. Temperature in the storage room was maintained between 0°C and 1°C. The trial used items that confer different treatment doses and different packages to test the best conditions for preservation.
After 42 days, broccoli treated with LytoFresh remained in acceptable condition.
“It is a milestone for the industry, that by using LytoFresh system, fresh broccoli producers indeed will no longer need to pump tonnes of flake ice into packed cartons for long-distance transportation, saving broccoli producers time, water, labor and electricity,” said William Chang, CEO and founder of Lytone Enterprise. “We hope this new application will certainly contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly supply chain.”
Broccoli would be the latest addition to the list of fresh products LytoFresh is suitable for, including fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, exotic crops and ornamentals.
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