As many fruits are climacteric and have physiological activity after harvesting and during storage (i.e., respiration and ripening) and many are colored with UV-sensitive pigments, studies to evaluate fruit tolerance and the overall sensory and physiological response to UVC exposure have been conducted with commercial-quality fruits. The results of these investigations have provided a strong rationale to place this approach as a new alternative process with practical, logistical
advantages and competitive economics.