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Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats

Posted on July 2, 2020June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…

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    Using Essential Oils to Preserve Delicate Fish Fillets

    Posted on February 25, 2020June 24, 2025 by Erica Curles

    Food scientists are always on the lookout for better ways to preserve fish. Could essential oils be the key? #sashimi #essentialoils

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      Washing lettuce might not remove all the germs

      Posted on April 10, 2018June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

      One of the first steps of any recipe is to wash your produce. In today’s global food system, fruits and vegetables make a lot of stops…

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        Smart farms should clean their greens

        Posted on January 23, 2018June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

        Microgreens are a specialty crop that is growing in popularity. It is most often served as a garnish, flavoring, or embellishment on dishes…

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