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    Apples

    Recommended

    Conventional cooling

    Dynamic Cooling

    Pre-cooling

    De-greening

    Ripening

    General Tips for Apples

    Storage temperatureRelative Humidity (RH)DurationPre-coolingSensitivity to ethyleneEthylene ProductionControlled Atmosphere
    Storage temperature: -0,5° - 0° C
    Relative Humidity (RH): 90%-92%
    Duration: 3-6 months
    Pre-cooling: Not required
    Sensitivity to ethylene: High
    Ethylene Production: High
    Controlled Atmosphere: Recommended

    Storage Temperature: Recommended range is −0.5 °C to 0 °C.

    High Humidity: Use an air-cooler with a low temperature differential (ΔT) between air inlet and outlet.

    Storage Duration: 3 – 6 months under conventional storage conditions.

    Ventilation: Install a digitally controlled ventilation system for optimal air exchange.

    Air Circulation: Use inverter-type fans with continuous digital control to ensure uniform air distribution 24/7.

    Ethylene Removal: The use of an ethylene burner or absorption system is strongly recommended.

    Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere: Recommended for long-term storage — can extend shelf life by up to four additional months.

    Example: Golden Delicious stored under a controlled mix of 1.0–1.3 % O₂ and 2.5–3.0 % CO₂ achieved a total preservation period of up to 300 days.

    Dynamic Cooling: Monitors and adjusts multiple parameters in real time, maintaining ideal conditions uniformly throughout the entire chamber volume.
    IMPORTANT TIPS
    • Maintain the cold chain consistently throughout all handling and transport stages.
    • Rapid cooling helps prevent gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) development.
    • Uniform temperature inside the storage chambers is essential — the use of Dynamic Cooling is strongly advised.
    • Keep CO₂ levels very low through proper ventilation; excessive CO₂ causes flavor degradation.
    • Ensure cooling is achieved through low-velocity air circulation.
    • For long-term storage, use chambers equipped with Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere systems.
    • Ethylene removal is necessary to prevent premature ripening.
    • Always disinfect cold rooms before use.