Barbara's Product Reviews & Giveaways
November 22, 2011 8:57 PM
Bluapple - prolong produce freshness
[ Kelly, Maureen and Tereza are the winners of this giveaway. Thanks to all who entered! And thanks to Free Press for sponsoring it! You can find Bluapple Ethlylene Gas Absorbers
at Amazon.]
Did you know that the average family throws out $600 worth of spoiled produce annually? I know I try really hard not to waste anything, but sometimes time just isn't on my side.Especially living in the country and buying bulk at Costco.
So I was really thrilled when the folks at Bluapple sent my this two pack for review. I put one in my fruits drawer in the refrigerator and one in my fruit bowl on the kitchen island - which typically has avocados, bananas and papayas (all of which I use in our morning smoothies).
Here's how they say it works:
Ethylene gas is given off by all living plants, especially by fruits, vegetables and flowers, and acts as a chemical signal to speed up the ripening process. The release of this gas is thought to be a mechanism by which plants promote uniform ripening or opening, etc. In nature, the uniformity of these events attracts the maximum number of pollinators or seed disseminators, such as birds and insects. At home, however, when you store your fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator, ethylene gas builds up. As a result the ripening process is accelerated too quickly. This is a major reason we all throw out so much spoiled produce!So a week has gone by and I really am noticing that things are indeed looking fresher than usual. I'm convinced and plan to buy the filters and sign up for reminders from Bluapple when I need to change them.
The Bluapple is based on technology that has been used in ships, warehouses and trucks for many years to absorb and neutralize ethylene gas buildup. The Bluapple does not release any gas or chemical, but only absorbs, constantly removing this harmful gas from your produce storage area. The Bluapple is not a "magic" pill, but a scientific and essential part of keeping produce fresh. When produce was cheap, no one cared, but as prices have risen, it became apparent that a very beneficial product for the home could make a huge difference.
There are three key elements to long produce life: a) temperature - keeping produce cold; b) humidity - using vented plastic bags to keep a moist, but not wet environment; c) ethylene gas management - using the Bluapple. Disruption of any one of these elements will cause premature spoilage.
Read more at Bluapple
You should definitely give these a try - they will easily make up for the cost in a short time. But before you buy them, why not leave a comment for the giveaway 12/1. Bluapple has promised three two-packs for MommyLife readers.
You need these!
Comments
We could use this to prevent waste!
Posted by: Ellen | November 23, 2011 3:04 AM
We could use this. I'd just have to watch to make sure the toddler doesn't eat it.
Posted by: Maureen | November 23, 2011 9:37 AM
This is the sort of thing that I'd never try unless I won it!
Posted by: Kelly | November 23, 2011 9:49 AM
I cook a lot so these might be a great addition around here!
Posted by: Tammy | November 23, 2011 12:10 PM
Sounds great!
Posted by: Caroline | November 23, 2011 3:52 PM
Costco shopper here too!
Posted by: Nora | November 23, 2011 11:16 PM
Oh, that would sooo help in my produce drawer!!!
Posted by: Debbie S | November 24, 2011 11:57 AM
I would love to try these! I hate throwing away produce. Even though I can feed old produce to the chickens, it would be vastly better for my budget to get to eat all of the produce we buy.
Posted by: Genevieve | November 24, 2011 1:15 PM
I would also love to try these - I am terrible about wasting produce so anything that might help would be fantastic.
Posted by: Sheila | November 24, 2011 6:52 PM
Anything that reduces waste and saves family budgets for a one-income large family is a good thing! I'd love to try this.
Posted by: Mary Alice Phillips | November 25, 2011 1:19 PM
These would be very helpful.
Posted by: Cheryl | November 25, 2011 8:36 PM
WE are big eaters on fruits and vegetables. I always try to avoid throwing fruit out turning them into frozen bananas, pieces of fruit into cakes, bread and smoothies, but sometimes I don't make it in time. So yeah, please count me it!!
Posted by: tereza crump aka MyTreasuredCreations | November 27, 2011 3:28 PM
Very cool
Posted by: Lisa | November 27, 2011 5:14 PM
These look great! Thanks!
Posted by: Lucy | November 27, 2011 10:18 PM
I sure could use these! I know I waste a great deal of produce because it goes bad.
Posted by: Susan | November 29, 2011 1:40 PM
Having just returned from a trip away from the family to throwing out a fridge drawer full of spoiled produce, this is just what I need. Would be great for little Christmas gifts, too!
Posted by: Kate J | November 30, 2011 10:38 AM
Trying to eat healthier here. :)
Posted by: Sandra | November 30, 2011 1:20 PM
These sound great !
Posted by: dee | November 30, 2011 1:30 PM
We could use this!
Posted by: Michelle | November 30, 2011 4:16 PM
I would love to try these! With a mega-family of (almost) 11 kids, keeping fresh produce int he house is a constant dilemma. It wounds like these could help me stock upon great deals as I see them.
Posted by: Kelly W. | November 30, 2011 4:18 PM
I cringe whenever I have to throw away produce, especially considering how desperately I need to save money. I would love to have one of these!
Posted by: Jeanette | November 30, 2011 5:04 PM
What a great idea! Would love to win these.
Posted by: Patty | November 30, 2011 5:12 PM
Sounds great!
Posted by: Becky S | November 30, 2011 6:35 PM
I hate wasting food; this sounds perfect.
Posted by: Marisa | November 30, 2011 7:50 PM
I would love this. We go to the farmers market almost weekly so have lots of produce.
Posted by: Laura | November 30, 2011 8:26 PM
As a family guilty of loosing a lot, this could not hurt and help us!
Posted by: Charlene | November 30, 2011 8:30 PM
would love to win this, something so practical!
Posted by: Addie | November 30, 2011 8:45 PM
This product would sure help my family to save money! Thanks!
Posted by: Mary | November 30, 2011 9:08 PM
I throw away way too much produce. I'd like to try these.
Posted by: Michele Mom of 8 | November 30, 2011 9:41 PM
I would love not to waste our fruit and try these!
Posted by: Tonya Roach | November 30, 2011 10:11 PM
I would love to stop having to throw out rotten produce!
Posted by: Cathey | November 30, 2011 10:24 PM
Intriguing. Count me in.
Posted by: Margaret Park | November 30, 2011 11:53 PM
Wow, these look great!
Posted by: Carol | December 1, 2011 5:50 AM
This sounds like an interesting product. It would be great not to throw away so much spoiled produce.
Posted by: Christina C | December 1, 2011 8:51 AM
I buy or harvest a lot of produce, and sometimes I can't use it fast enough. I'd love to try this product in both frig and fruit bowl.
Posted by: Tenney Singer | December 1, 2011 12:56 PM
Never heard of this...but it's certainly worth a try...maybe no more gnats swarming over browned bananas!
Posted by: Deb G | December 1, 2011 1:28 PM
You would not believe how many fruits and veggies I throw away and it makes me sick to think of the money I waste. This would save me ALOT of money.
Posted by: mona overton | December 3, 2011 10:16 PM
