Packaging in polyethylene bags preserves the condition, quality, and cleanliness of the most sensitive items. Bags are crated against rough handling through the long lines of supply. Carrots so packaged arrive at the farthest points of the supply line waxy and bright in color, firm, crisp, and clean. Standard vegetables on the menu include fresh cabbage. Fruits supplied are fresh apples, oranges, and lemons.
Lemons provide color and flavor on menus for garnishing, baking, and cooking.
Although the supply of ice is extremely limited, this item is far more acceptable than the beverage made with synthetic lemon crystals. Foremost in desirability among the standard chill items are fresh shell eggs. Eggs are provided at the rate of two per man, plus a 5 per cent breakage and loss factor. To the standard perishable items already described, airlift from Japan has made possible the supply of additional fresh vegetables raised by hydroponic process in Japan. The hydroponic farms in Japan provided millions of pounds of vegetables for Korea.