Italian researchers find new recipe to extend life of fresh pasta by a month
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#65C2T)
Altering packaging process could allow pasta to be kept for 120 days, tackling food waste
A new twist on packaging combined with a special ingredient could extend the shelf life of fresh pasta by a month, researchers have revealed.
Heat-treated, industrial fresh pasta has a shelf life of approximately 30-90 days, if stored appropriately. However, by taking a triple-pronged approach, involving new forms of packaging, a different packaging atmosphere, and the addition of good" bacteria, researchers have been able to extend this to 120 days.
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