The Science Behind Freshness

How FreshLab Works

FreshLab is Clobio's bentonite-based material, designed to absorb excess moisture, reduce ethylene and act against spoilage bacteria and mold.

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FreshLab preservation technology

The problem

Why fresh food spoils

Moisture

Excess moisture leads to mold.

Oxygen exposure

Oxygen leads to oxidation and bacterial growth.

Ethylene gas

Ethylene speeds up ripening and spoilage.

Why FreshLab is different

One material, every cause

Existing products each address only one cause. FreshLab is designed to address all three at once, plus a natural sanitizing action against bacteria and mold.

ProductWhat it addresses
Silica gelMoisture only
Oxygen absorbersOxygen only
Ethylene absorbersEthylene only
FreshLabMoisture, oxygen and ethylene, plus sanitizing action

The Solution

FreshLab's Technology

A multi-stage process creates Clobio's preservation material

01

Natural Composition

FreshLab uses a bentonite-based structure created through a controlled multi-stage process combining mineral material, microorganisms, and grapefruit extract.

02

Dormant Microorganisms

Heat-resistant microorganisms from volcanic environments remain dormant in the material until it absorbs moisture from produce.

03

Activation & Protection

Once activated, the microorganism acts on the bacteria that cause spoilage, while the material absorbs excess moisture and reduces ethylene. Results vary by food and storage conditions.

How the material is made

  1. Natural ingredients

    Mud, microorganisms and grapefruit extract

  2. Baked in stages

    At 300, 500 and 800°C

  3. Bentonite material

    Microorganisms stay dormant inside

  4. Activated by moisture

    Moisture from the food wakes the material

Four-way protection

What FreshLab does

Bacteria controlActs against common spoilage bacteria such as E. coli, Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus.
Mold controlDesigned to suppress new mold growth and act on existing mold in Clobio laboratory testing.
Ethylene reductionReduces ethylene, the gas that drives softening and ripening.
Moisture regulationAbsorbs excess humidity and keeps a more stable environment around the food.

Results vary by food and storage conditions.

Versatile Application

Where It Works

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01

Fresh-Egg

Mushrooms and berries in the home fridge.

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Fresh-Egg in a fridge drawer next to produceConcept imagery
Bacteria Control
Mold Suppression

02

Fresh-Pouch

Table grapes, berries and cherries in crates and transport.

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Fresh-Pouch placed in a produce crateConcept imagery
Mold Suppression
Ethylene Reduction

03

Fresh-Fan

Stored fruit in cold rooms and warehouses.

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Fresh-Fan concept prototype for cold storageConcept prototype
Ethylene Reduction
Moisture Regulation

Temperature Range

0–40°C

Intended operating range; no freeze or defrost claims

Active Duration

Recurring

Fresh-Egg and Fresh-Pouch are consumables; Fresh-Fan uses a replaceable gel cartridge with an indicative 30-day cycle

Best suited to

Table grapes · berries · cherries · mushrooms

Not for leafy vegetables or cut fruit.

Developed by Clobio Group Co., Ltd. in Korea. European conformity work is in progress.

Botanical background

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