This invention relates to an ethylene absorber containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and acid and a hydroscopic material. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method of preserving produce comprising placing the produce in a sealed package with a sealed container that allows gaseous contact with the produce in the container with an ethylene absorber comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of potassium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite and acid and a hydroscopic material.
