Food spoilage is defined as the biological/metabolic process that makes food undesirable or unacceptable for consumers. It occurs due to the microbial growth on food, resulting in a variety of biological, chemical, and physical changes.
How does food spoil?
How does Aurora extend the shelf-life of perishables ?
Aurora extends the shelf-life of perishables by creating a sterilized anaerobic storage environment in our containers using UV-C light (254 nm) and vacuum sealing. The shelf-life increase is attributed to the effect of the UV-C light in damaging the DNA of microorganisms and limiting microbial growth while vacuum sealing limits the oxygen level necessary for the metabolism and growth of microorganisms. The creation of the sterilized anaerobic food storage environment results in delaying the spoilage and reducing the viral and bacterial poisoning potential without affecting the sensory characteristics of food, such as aroma, texture, taste, and appearance.
Fruits Shelf-Life
Peach
Control: 14-21 Days
Uvera: 30-40 Days
Kiwi
Control: 10-14 Days
Uvera: 21-30 Days
Blackberries
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 14-17 Days
Raspberries
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 14-18 Days
Strawberries
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 16-23 Days
Red Grapes
Control: 7-10 Days
Uvera: 14-21 Days
Green Grapes
Control: 18-22 Days
Uvera: 25-35 Days
Mango
Control: 20-30 Days
Uvera: 40-50 Days
Barbary Fig
Control: 14-18 Days
Uvera: 21-28 Days
Cherry
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 14-21 Days
Apricot
Control: 14-21 Days
Uvera: 28-35 Days
Vegetables Shelf-life
Basil
Control: 7-10 Days
Uvera: 15-20 Days
Parsley
Control: 15-19 Days
Uvera: 25-35 Days
Okra
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 20-25 Days
Spinach
Control: 25-30 Days
Uvera: 35-37 Days
Coriander
Control: 10-14 Days
Uvera: 20-30 Days
Mint
Control: 10-12 Days
Uvera: 15-20 Days
Tomato
Control: 14-21 Days
Uvera: 28-35 Days
Chopped Tomato
Control: 7-10 Days
Uvera: 12-15 Days
Zucchini
Control: 18-23 Days
Uvera: 26-31 Days
Cucumber
Control: 16-20 Days
Uvera: 22-26 Days
Sweet Potato
Control: 10-14 Days
Uvera: 25-30 Days
Mushroom
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 25-35 Days
Lettuce
Control: 7-14 Days
Uvera: 45-55 Days
Chopped Cabbage
Control: 7-14 Days
Uvera: 30-40 Days
Broccoli
Control: 7-14 Days
Uvera: 30-40 Days
Bell Pepper
Control: 21-28 Days
Uvera: 36-46 Days
Brussel Sprouts
Control: 7-14 Days
Uvera: 21-28 Days
Green Beans
Control: 14-17 Days
Uvera: 25-35 Days
Asparagus
Control: 7-14 Days
Uvera: 21-28 Days
Organic Fruits & Vegetables Shelf-life
Organic Peach
Control: 14-21 Days
Uvera: 30-40 Days
Organic Kale
Control: 25-30 Days
Uvera: 45-55 Days
Organic Bell Pepper
Control: 25-35 Days
Uvera: 45-55 Days
Organic Redcurrant
Control: 7-12 Days
Uvera: 14-21 Days
Organic Oak Leaf Lettuce
Control: 7-10 Days
Uvera: 14-18 Days
Bakery Products Shelf-life
Bread (In Fridge)
Control: 14-21 Days
Uvera: 25-34 Days
Cake (In Fridge)
Control: 10-14 Days
Uvera: 20-25 Days
Bread (In Room Temp)
Control: 5-10 Days
Uvera: 14-21 Days
Cake (In Room Temp)
Control: 4-8 Days
Uvera: 10-14 Days
Fresh Foods Shelf-life
Beaf Steak
Control: 4-5 Days
Uvera: 5-7 Days
Salmon
Control: 4-5 Days
Uvera: 6-8 Days
Chicken Fillet
Control: 4-5 Days
Uvera: 5-7 Days
Dairy Products Shelf-life
Goat Cheese
Control: 14-18 Days
Uvera: 20-25 Days
Cooked food shelf-life
Rice With Meat
Control: 4-5 Days
Uvera: 8-10 Days