Natural state of things

Two things came to mind when I read about the rot-proof apple that stays fresh for 4 months:

1. The apple tree mentioned in James Rollins' book The Doomsday Key
2. My aunt's tale about a new variant of rice that her friends are recommending to her. The said rice purportedly doesn't spoil for four days when cooked

Although I admire the complexity and genius in developing such produce, I still prefer the natural state of things. Let food rot in their own good time.