Description
Refrigerator compartment for produce
Technical
A crisper drawer is a compartment within a refrigerator designed to prolong the freshness of stored produce. Crisper drawers have a higher level of humidity than the rest of the refrigerator, optimizing freshness in fruits and leafy vegetables. Some can be adjusted to either prevent the loss of moisture from produce, or to allow ethylene gas produced by certain fruits to escape in order to prevent them from rotting quickly.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like a wine cellar's humidity control for optimal aging
Coffee Analogy
Similar to coffee bean storage compartments that maintain freshness
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to scent preservation in amber glass bottles
Origin & History
Civilization
Egyptians of the Old Kingdom
Era
Old Kingdom period
Region
Nile River Valley
Spread Path
Trade along the Nile River