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Mamma mia! Italian scientists come up with a way to keep pasta fresh for an extra MONTH Industrially made pasta currently has a shelf life of between 30 and 90 days Scientists have developed a way for it to last up to 120 days The solution involves storing the pasta in the perfect atmosphere to prevent bacterial growth and adding probiotics to the flour

By Victoria Allen Science Editor For The Daily Mail

Published: 08:46 GMT, 2 November 2022 | Updated: 08:46 GMT, 2 November 2022

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Real Italian pasta can take a lot of effort to knead, shape and cook until it is perfectly al dente.

So it is unsurprising that Italian researchers were desperate to make it last longer before needing to be thrown away.

A scientific team from Italy took months developing the perfect technique to make pasta last 30 days longer.

The solution involves storing the pasta in the perfect atmosphere to prevent bacterial growth and adding probiotics to the flour.

A scientific team from Italy took months developing the perfect technique to make pasta last 30 days longer (stock image)

'Flat-pack pasta' morphs from 2D to 3D while cooking

Flat-pack pasta which only takes on its iconic shape after cooking has been created by scientists.

A study found imprinting strips of raw pasta with grooves in a specific pattern allows them to be stored flat but morph into classical pasta arrangements when served.

The breakthrough was tested on pasta but could apply to other foodstuffs and would allow food manufacturers to reduce packaging and improve transport efficiency.

Fresh pasta, like an Italian mama would make, lasts only two to three days, while industrially made pasta currently has a shelf life of between 30 and 90 days.

The new method allows fresh pasta to last up to 120 days, an experiment found.

The study follows previous research by separate groups of Italian researchers