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to-om

English: Translation
A traditional Boie’nen method for hastening the ripening of fruits, particularly bananas, by placing green fruits in a sealed container with ripe or overripe fruits, or even just their peels.
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Science Behind To-om
The To-om process leverages the natural production of ethylene gas (C2H4) by fruits, especially as they ripen. Ethylene promotes fruit ripening by triggering a series of biochemical reactions.

- Ethylene production: Ripe and overripe fruits produce higher amounts of ethylene gas.\

  • Gas accumulation: In a sealed container, the ethylene gas accumulates and surrounds the green fruits.\
  • Ripening acceleration: The increased ethylene concentration stimulates the ripening process in the green fruits.

This method is effective for bananas and other climacteric fruits, which continue to ripen after being picked. The To-om process is a practical and chemical-free way to speed up the ripening process.