Singapore, US scientists create bacteria-killing, biodegradable food packaging material

The waterproof packaging kills harmful bacteria and fungi that sprout on fresh produce. - NTU

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Perishables such as fruit and meat are often at the mercy of harmful bacteria, especially when left for a long time outside the refrigerator.

To salvage such food items, scientists have created a biodegradable packaging material that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi that sprout on fresh produce.