Best Inventions 2005: Tasteful Ideas
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Fruit Tattoos
Inventor: Greg Drouillard
Availability: Now, on a trial basis
To Learn More: durand-wayland.com/label
Goodbye, pesky stickers. A growing number of produce packers and distributors are experimenting with natural-light labeling, a new process that uses a laser to etch identifying information (country of origin, variety, etc.) into the skins of fruits and vegetables without bruising or causing other damage. In our taste tests with pears from Southern Oregon Sales, the labeled areas proved entirely edible, if oddly textured. The process allows suppliers to attach more specific data to individual items such as when a peach will be ripe enough to eat and other handy tidbits in a way that won't stick to your hair.
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