{"id":726016,"date":"2022-01-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milk-food.de\/?post_type=trend&p=726016"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:30:59","slug":"apeel","status":"publish","type":"trend","link":"https:\/\/www.milk-food.de\/en\/insights\/trends\/apeel\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce: Packaging-Free \u2014 Spray Instead of Plastic Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spray instead of packaging<\/h1>\n\n

The California-based startup Apeel Sciences has developed an edible protective spray for fruits and vegetables made from food scraps. This flavorless, low-calorie product primarily extends the shelf life of food thanks to its water-resistant molecular structure, thereby protecting it from moisture and gases that accelerate ripening. Can ideas like this give new momentum to the \u201czero-waste\u201d movement? <\/p>\n\n

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Apeel\u2019s protective spray consists primarily of mono- and diglycerides (E 471) of fatty acids, which are odorless, tasteless, and insoluble in water. These lipids, derived from the stems and peels of food scraps, are intended to help improve the quality of the sprayed food and extend its shelf life. Since the protective spray reduces the need for refrigeration during transport, it also helps lower the CO2 footprint. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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