ABSTRACT
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The quality of processed fruit products depends on their quality at the start of processing; therefore, it is essential to understand how maturity at harvest, harvesting methods, and postharvest handling procedures influence quality and its maintenance in fresh fruits between harvest and process initiation. Using such information, an appropriate system for harvesting and handling each kind of fruit can be selected and used in conjunction with an effective quality control program to ensure the best quality possible for fresh fruits when processed.
