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A magic sticker that keeps fruit fresh for up to 14 days
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Food waste is one the greatest challenges of our time, and fruit and vegetables are particularly problematic, with an estimated 52 percent of harvests going bad before reaching consumers.
However, a Malaysian company, StixFresh, claims to have come up with a simple and effective solution to this problem – a tiny sticker that keeps fruits from spoiling for up to two weeks.
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StixFresh stickers contain a special, all-natural formula that slows down the ripening process, keeping the fruit fresh and juicy for a longer time.
They are made with 100 percent organic materials and contain a mixture of ionized sodium chloride and beeswax, which helps slow down the bacterial activity in fruit, thus delaying the ripening process.