Move over, durian skeptics – science just leveled up the “king of fruits” game! 🔬 This year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) unveiled a cutting-edge AI system that’s shaking up tropical agriculture. Using hospital-grade CT scanners and machine learning, this tech literally X-rays spiky durians to predict their taste and texture without cracking them open. 🚫🔨
CGTN reporter Xu Yi demonstrated how the system analyzes 3D models of each fruit’s interior, calculating flesh-to-seed ratios and sugar content with 95% accuracy. 🌡️ “This could standardize quality checks across global supply chains,” Xu noted during her live demo, comparing it to “giving every durian its own nutrition label.” 📊
With durian imports to the Chinese mainland surging 72% this year, producers from Southeast Asia are already lining up to adopt the tech. 🚚💨 One Malaysian grower told us: “Finally, buyers can trust what they’re getting – no more ‘durian roulette’!🎯”
Foodies rejoice: Your next creamy, bittersweet durian fix might come with a guaranteed ‘A+’ grade. 🤤 Meanwhile, sustainability advocates highlight reduced food waste as imperfect-looking fruits get fair evaluations. ♻️
