Do Tropical Smoothies Use Real Fruit? A Deep Dive into Ingredients
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of fruits and vegetables are consumed in their processed form, including being frozen or concentrated. Many people ask, "Do tropical smoothies use real fruit?" The answer is complex, as most commercial smoothie chains, like Tropical Smoothie Cafe, use a combination of flash-frozen whole fruits, fresh bananas, and fruit juice concentrates.