On 21/09/12 02:09, clipka wrote:
> They are neither painted nor dyed, but rather treated with ethylene
> gas, which triggers the natural change in color that would usually
> accompany the ripening of the fruit in favorable weather conditions;
> this works because ethylene is a natural hormone in plants that,
> among others, regulates ripening of fruit.

   After a little investigation, this seems to be the case, indeed...
you're correct as usual. :)

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Jaime

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