How are exotic fruits kept fresh during shipping?

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How are exotic fruits kept fresh during shipping?

Shipping fruits from South America to Europe (for example) takes probably over a week. how are the fruits kept fresh during shipping?
Are they injected with some chemicals? are they frozen? are they picked while they are green?
thanks in advance.

2007-05-21 04:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by andy_szek 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Carbon Dioxide.... they are stored in warehouses and shipped in trucks that are filled w/ CO2.

2007-05-21 04:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Dragon Fruit..

2016-05-18 22:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋