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Fresh fruits and vegetables decompose at a rate comparable to a gas they emit. The more of it there is, the faster they decompose. The reason fruits last longer is that the more natural sugars in it, the less of the gas they emit. Hence, tomatoes and carrots decompose slower than celery and asparagus. Ventalating them has it's pro's and cons. Tied in a bag, the gas concentrates, but open in the drawer, nearby veggies that would last longer are effected. Lastly, ripening is the exact same process as decomposing, so if you ever need something to ripen faster, place it in close proximity to the least sweet produce that you have. Everything ripens faster on the counter due to warmth.
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To decay or decompose?
"rot" for example: Vegetables easily rot
What causes fruits and vegetables to decompose?
i said what what in the but
Why do organic things decompose faster than inorganic things?
there are active bacteria that have not been destroyed by cooking or heat that help the food decompose
How do vegetables decompose?
Vegetables are made up of molecules called biomolecules, which are known as organic molecules. There are enzymes (various proteins) in nature to degrade all the forms of biomolecules!
How long does it take for vegetables to decompose?
A ripe pear could take as little as 3-5 days to decompose. A pear that is not fully ripe may take more then a week to rot.
Why are fruits and veggies sprinkled with water at the supermarkets?
It's to keep the fruits/vegetables fresh so they don't decompose as fast. No one wants dry vegetables that have been sitting in the supermarket all day. Gross!
What will decompose?
anything will decompose if it has air
How does fruit decompose?
how does fruit decompose ?
Will a sea shell decompose?
no they will not decompose
Can toads decompose?
Yes. When they die, they decompose.
How long does brass take to decompose?
Brass is a metal it does no decompose. Only organic materials can decompose.
What bugs help decompose stuff?
Um, termites decompose wood, flies decompose dead animals and waste, and worms decompose waste and turn it into dirt
