{
  "id": 19680383,
  "title": "Lipids from banana peels help cherry tomatoes stay fresh longer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/lipids-from-banana-peels-help-cherry-tomatoes-stay-fresh-longer",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-11-lipids-banana-cherry-tomatoes-stay.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Fruits and vegetables keep \"breathing\" even after they're picked. Respiration consumes sugars and organic acids that contribute to flavor, while moisture loss and continued ripening soften the fruit. These changes shorten shelf life and contribute to food waste. Thin edible coatings can be applied to regulate gas and water transfer and preserve fresh produce. Now, food scientists are exploring…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}