Are Produce Preservers Safe?

According to its manufacturer, SmartFresh is “non-toxic” and “poses no risk to humans, animals or the environment, when used as recommended.” It's already received approval for use on 12 types of fruits, including apples, mangoes, melons, peaches, pears, and tomatoes.

Are ethylene absorbers safe?

"Ethylene absorbers have no real benefits at household level," says Toine Timmermans, an expert on food sustainability at Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands, who is sceptical about the discs' merits. "Ethylene is a hormone that triggers ripening when more than one part per billion is present.

Is 1 Methylcyclopropene dangerous?

There are no expected risks to the environment because 1-MCP is approved for use only in indoor spaces, and is quickly diluted when released to open air. Toxicity tests show that 1-MCP is not expected to be harmful to living organisms or the environment.