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Old 21-05-2006, 09:43 PM posted to sci.bio.food-science,sci.chem,rec.gardens.edible
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Default Why Do Ripe Fruits Smell Bad?


Seymour Bigby-Heinz wrote:
On Sun, 21 May 2006 13:33:58 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
wrote:


I think most of us thought that this was a troll post. ;-)
That's why you are not getting serious answers.


I still think it is a troll post, since there is no indication of what
difference it makes which chemical causes the odor in rotting fruit.


I am interested in what chemicals are responsible for the foul odors
emitted by ripe fruits. Ethylene [which smells sweet] and putresine
[smells like rotting flesh] are clearly not included in the list of
chemicals that cause ripe fruit to stink.

So what are some of the chemicals that cause the stench of ripe fruits.
Most fruits -- be them oranges, peaches, bananas, guavas, papayas,
mangoes, etc. -- have a very similar stench when ripe.

Plus, he wants others to do all of his work.


No. I am looking for assistance. I've done as much searching as I can.

Sy