Ethylene Scavengers

Desiccare Food Life Extender® delivers the perfect ripeness at the perfect time.

Ethylene is a naturally occurring hormone produced responsible for ripening fruits and vegetables. Increased ethylene gas levels in the air threaten the life cycle of post-harvest fruits and vegetables, causing spoil, rot, and waste. Desiccare's Food Life Extender® ethylene scavengers eliminate the ethylene that is off-gassed from produce to prevent it from triggering the ripening process before you're ready.

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Ethylene Is Invisible—But the Damage Isn’t

Ethylene is a natural ripening hormone. Helpful in the field. Harmful once produce is harvested.

As fruits and vegetables release ethylene, ripening speeds up, shelf life shrinks, and losses pile up, often before anyone realizes what’s happening. The result? Softening, discoloration, mold, off-texture, and perfectly good produce headed for the bin instead of the buyer.

Control Ripening. Reduce Waste.

Desiccare’s Food Life Extender® ethylene scavengers actively remove ethylene gas from the air surrounding produce. By stopping ethylene from triggering premature ripening, Food Life Extender® protects freshness, appearance, and value throughout shipping, storage, and display.

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What Happens When Ethylene Is No Longer in Charge

Produce arrives firmer, fresher, and visually appealing

Ripening slows without chemicals or refrigeration changes

Shelf life extends, often significantly

Shrink and spoilage drop across the supply chain

More sellable product reaches consumers at peak quality

Benefits of Desiccare Ethylene Eliminators

  • Eliminates decay, mold, discoloration, wilting, softening, scald, loss of crunch
  • Substrate is made with Tyvek® material
  • Non-dusting, strong and hard to tear
  • Soft feel will not damage your product
  • Food grade ink and FDA compliant for direct food contact
  • Custom sizing, custom artwork & custom packaging formats available
  • Non-toxic & can be disposed of as normal waste
  • Tested for consistency, durability and reliability
  • Our smart scheduling system means always-on-time delivery
  • Engineered to meet the challenges and timetables of the produce industry

Addressing Key Concerns

We understand your concerns. Here's what you need to know.

Will this change the taste or texture?

No. Food Life Extender® preserves natural freshness by controlling ethylene, not altering the product.

Is this safe for direct food contact?

Yes. It uses FDA-compliant materials and food-grade ink.

Do we need different sizes?

Yes, and we make that easy with multiple size options and expert guidance.

Does this replace refrigeration?

No. It complements refrigeration by addressing ethylene, a different cause of spoilage.

Protection From Field to Shelf

  • HARVEST

    Use during post-harvest handling to slow the ripening process of fruits, vegetables & flowers

  • SHIPPING

    Use during domestic and international shipments traveling via ocean, truck, rail & air

  • STORAGE

    Use during cold storage to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage to extend produce's shelf life

Desiccare Makes It Simple to Protect Your Produce

Stop worrying about whether your produce is protected. Desiccare makes it easy with multiple size options. Use this size chart to find the right size Food Life Extender® for your product.

Ripen on Your Schedule, Not Too Early, Not Too Late

Ethylene doesn’t have to decide when your produce is sold. Take control of freshness, reduce waste, and deliver perfect ripeness every time. Let us help you protect your products, our customer service team is highly experienced in active packaging solutions and ready to recommend the right options for your specific needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services

Ethylene is a naturally occurring plant hormone released by fruits and vegetables as they ripen. While essential to the ripening process, excess ethylene can accelerate spoilage and shorten post-harvest shelf life.

Ethylene scavengers actively absorb ethylene gas from the surrounding air. By lowering ethylene levels, they slow the ripening process and help maintain freshness during storage and transport.

Food Life Extender® can be used throughout the supply chain, including during harvest, shipping, storage, and distribution. It helps protect produce at every stage before it reaches the end consumer.

Yes. Food Life Extender® is FDA-compliant and safe for direct contact with fruits and vegetables. It is designed to meet food safety standards while delivering effective ethylene control.

Yes, custom sizing, artwork, and co-branding options are available. This allows you to match the product to your packaging requirements and brand presentation.

Absolutely. Our team will help you select the correct size based on your produce type, packaging volume, and storage conditions. This ensures optimal performance without overuse.