New Sensors Show When Food Is Spoiled

Find out how the technology could revolutionize how we track the safety of our food, as well as how the sensors could reduce food waste.

Apr 3rd, 2014

Researchers in China have created a gel that changes color as food spoils. Author Michael Moss talks about how the technology could revolutionize how we track the safety of our food, as well as how the sensors could reduce food waste.

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