Det er måske delvist kølekædens skyld, at vores mad er så trist ... »Over the long term, the cold chain’s effects on the food system are likely to be even more significant. By removing constraints of proximity and seasonality, refrigeration can change what Chinese farmers produce. I met with plant scientists at the Beijing Vegetable Research Center who are selecting and optimizing the varieties of popular Chinese greens that stand up best to cold storage. If they are successful, the incredible regional variety and specificity of Chinese fruits and vegetables may soon resemble the homogeneous American produce aisle, which is often limited to three tomato varieties and five types of apple for sale, all hardy (and flavorless) enough to endure lengthy journeys and storage under refrigeration« ...
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 06:54:02 +0000
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