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Taiwanese Farmer Develops Microwave Tech to Keep Fruit Juice Fresh

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pingtung farmer Yang Yue-han developed microwave sterilization technology to preserve the original flavor of Taiwanese fruit juices.
  • The technology allows fruit juices to be stored at room temperature for one year, overcoming previous challenges with cold chain logistics and high storage costs.
  • Yang's innovation has been recognized with the 'Top 100 Young Farmers' award, and his company is expanding sales domestically and internationally.

Yang Yue-han, a young farmer from Pingtung, Taiwan, has pioneered a microwave sterilization technology that preserves the authentic taste of Taiwanese fruit juices. After five years of dedicated research, his innovation allows locally produced fruit juices to remain fresh at room temperature for up to a year. This breakthrough addresses the significant logistical hurdles and high costs associated with transporting frozen juices.

Because when growing lemons, I found that after juicing and freezing them during the peak season, the cold chain and storage costs were too high, so I invested in the research of room-temperature preservation technology.

— Yang Yue-hanYang explains the origin of his research, driven by the practical challenges of preserving citrus fruits.

The range of juices developed using this technology is diverse, including dragon fruit and pineapple, guava and lemon, orange, grape, sugarcane, and apple. Yang's company, Zuoquan, which manufactures products for the brand 'Lai Jiou Mu,' is now able to market Taiwanese agricultural products through high-quality processing and extended shelf life. This advancement not only benefits domestic consumers but also opens up new export opportunities.

Yang's efforts have earned him recognition as one of Taiwan's 'Top 100 Young Farmers.' He views this award not just as a personal achievement but as a tribute to all farmers and consumers who support Taiwanese agriculture. His goal is to use processing technology to preserve the quality of fruits cultivated with care by farmers, making them accessible to a wider audience and strengthening the agricultural sector with every purchase.

I hope to use processing technology to preserve the good fruits that farmers have grown with their hearts, allowing more people to see and taste them, and also allowing every consumption to become a force to support Taiwanese agriculture.

— Yang Yue-hanYang expresses his vision for how his technology can benefit both farmers and consumers.

Currently, Yang is collaborating with high-mountain peach farmers in Lishan to explore more diverse applications for premium Taiwanese fruits. His patented technology has already secured domestic and international sales, demonstrating the global potential of his innovative approach to agricultural value addition.

The award of Top 100 Young Farmers is not just for me, but for all the farmers who have worked hard along the way and every consumer who supports Taiwanese agriculture.

— Yang Yue-hanYang emphasizes the collaborative nature of his success and its connection to the broader agricultural community.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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