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Why are anti-mold agents used on things like imported lemons and grapefruits?
Why are anti-mold agents used on things like imported lemons and grapefruits?
- What are the advantages of using anti-mold agents?
Anti-mold agents are used to prevent mold during transport and storage.
Citrus fruits and bananas grown overseas take time to arrive in Japan because they are imported by ship. Mold can occur during the long transportation and storage period, so anti-mold agents are used to prevent it.
The use of anti-mold agents makes it possible to preserve the quality of imported citrus and other fruits.
The use of anti-mold agents makes it possible to preserve the quality of imported citrus and other fruits.