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Spicy paper claimed to keep fruits and veggies fresh longer

FreshPaper is herb-infused paper, that is claimed to prolong the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The 3-in-1 Banana Split Tool has a series of plastic edges allow you to slice the banana neatly into up to 20 pieces

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All-in-one tool peels, splits, and slices bananas

The 3-in-1 Banana Split Tool from Amco Houseworks lets you peel, split, and slice a banana with none of the mess or fuss usually associated with the process.

Scientists have developed a hydrogel that lengthens the shelf life of bananas (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Spray-on coating helps keep bananas from spoiling

Scientists have developed a spray-on coating that lengthens the shelf life of bananas.

An MIT scientist is developing inexpensive sensors that are able to gauge the ripeness of fruit

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Inexpensive sensor measures ripeness of fruit

An MIT scientist is developing inexpensive sensors that are able to gauge the ripeness of fruit.