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iFresh Scan

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The I Fresh is a food scanner equipped with a camera that captures the barcode on the food packaging, just before you store it in the fridge or cupboard. It hooks up to the fridge like a fridge magnet and can store data like the date of purchase. The idea behind the device is to make sure you consume fresh food and don’t eat the spoilt.

This is how it works:

  • After scanning, the user types in the number of days until the food expires on the micro screen.
  • I Fresh will remind the user to check the food in the fridge via light and voice.
  • A green interface indicates that the food is still of optimal nutritional value. When the interface turns orange, it indicates that the expiry date is drawing near.

I Fresh is a 2013 red dot award: design concept winner!

Designers: Yang Fei, Chen Xiaofeng & Sun Yingjie

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(iFresh Scan was originally posted on Yanko Design)

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Fresh Paper Keeps Your Produce From Spoiling For Longer

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It’s estimated that up to a quarter of the world’s produce is lost to spoilage. That’s awful. But there are many products on the market designed to help delay the inevitable decomposition to set in. Of these, FreshPaper is one of the more interesting ones. It’s a piece of paper infused with edible organic ingredients that, when placed underneath fruit or veggies, is said to help slow down decay by up to two to four times the regular period. These ingredients “inhibit bacterial and fungal growth, as well as enzymes that cause over-ripening.” There is no zeolite, no sodium permanganate, no charcoal, and absolutely no plastic, unlike other products on the market. One of the ingredients, fenugreek, imparts the FreshPaper with a Maple-like scent, which is also indicative that the paper is still effective. When it doesn’t smell anymore, toss it out and use a new one. Each sheet is 5″ x 5″ and is enough to keep a bowl of produce fresh.

The Holiday Crate pictured above contains 10 packs of 8 sheets, and costs $65. If you can do without the decorative crate, the same amount of FreshPaper costs $43. With the Holiday feasts just around the corner, this might make a pretty decent stocking stuffer.

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