Study led by Chungnam National University research offers hope for reducing food waste (IMAGE)

Chungnam National University Evaluation Team

Study led by Chungnam National University research offers hope for reducing food waste

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An innovative experimental study by a team of scientists from Chungnam National University, Korea shows how a chitosan and gallic acid conjugate can be used as an eco-friendly and non-toxic food coating material to extend the shelf life of perishable fruits. 

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Professor Won Ho Park from Chungnam National University, South Korea

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