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Title:

Process for Freshness Keeper Paper for Extension of Shelf Life of Cut Roses

Value Proposition:

Freshness keeper paper extends the shelf life of cut roses by maintaining moisture and providing antimicrobial protection. It reduces post harvest losses, preserves aesthetic quality, and ensures flowers reach consumers in prime condition. The technology supports floriculture businesses, exporters, and retail outlets by enhancing product value, reducing wastage, and improving profitability, catering to both domestic and international markets.

Summary Application:

The process involves coating absorbent paper with natural or food grade preservative compounds that regulate moisture and inhibit microbial growth. Cut roses are wrapped in this paper during storage and transport. Applications include floriculture supply chains, export packing, retail flower shops, and bouquets, ensuring longer lasting freshness and better visual appeal. This method can be scaled for bulk shipment or small retail packaging.

Advantages:

The freshness keeper paper provides moisture retention, microbial inhibition, and protection from physical damage, significantly extending rose shelf life. It is eco friendly, safe, and easy to use, reducing reliance on chemical preservatives or cold storage alone. It minimizes post harvest losses, improves customer satisfaction, and adds commercial value to the floriculture sector, supporting sustainable practices in flower distribution and marketing.

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Storage [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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