Naturo Technologies, Australia, has created a technology that slows down the browning process of avocados, without the use of chemicals. Called the Natavo Zero, the inventor of the technology is agricultural engineer Jeff Hastings. He was frustrated at the amount of wastage when it comes to consuming and processing avocados, since they go brown easily. “It’s one of those fruits that you buy and eat where you inherently suffer disappointment, because it’s already gone brown or it goes to waste,” said Hastings.
Hastings explained that the technology works by “turning off” a particular enzyme in the avocado fruit, which causes it to turn brown when it’s exposed to oxygen. All one would need to do is feed the “avocado time machine” open avocados – whether it be sliced, diced or halved – onto the conveyor belt where it will be treated for 5-6 minutes. The company claims avocados will stay fresh for 10 days after the process.
Contact: Naturo Pty Ltd, U9 / 2 Focal Ave, Coolum Beach Qld 4573, Australia. Tel: +61-468-4888-00; E-mail: enquiries@naturotechnologies.com.
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Machine that stops avocados going brown
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