Which of the following statements are correct on post-harvest of fruits? Statement 1: Fruits are dipped in cold water to remove field heat. Statement 2: Stems and leaves of fruits are removed.

Correct Answer: True, True
The fruits once harvested are cleaned to remove the stems and leaves. Then the fruits are dipped in cold water to remove the field heat. It also removes the microbes present on the surface. It also removes the soil and dust on the surface. They check for physical damage and biological damage of the fruit.