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    Arugula

    Recommended

    Conventional cooling

    Dynamic Cooling

    Pre-cooling

    De-greening

    Ripening

    General Tips for Arugula

    Storage temperatureRelative Humidity (RH)DurationPre-coolingSensitivity to ethyleneEthylene ProductionControlled Atmosphere
    Storage temperature: 0,5° to 1°C
    Relative Humidity (RH): 92%-96%
    Duration: 10-16 days
    Pre-cooling: Vacuum cooling or air cooling
    Sensitivity to ethylene: High
    Ethylene Production: Very low
    Controlled Atmosphere: Not recommended

    Dynamic Pre-Cooling (Low Atmospheric Pressure – Wet Bulb Chambers): Specialized units for unpackaged arugula leaves immediately after harvest. These systems regulate relative humidity and create low pressure, ensuring rapid and uniform temperature reduction.

    Dynamic Pre-Cooling (High-Suction Capacity Chambers): Engineered for packaged products, ensuring uniform airflow and temperature distribution throughout the product mass.

    Cold Room with Natural Airflow and Nebulized Atmosphere: Combines natural air movement with mist humidification to maintain ideal humidity and protect delicate leaves from dehydration.

    Low-Airflow Cold Room with Continuous Water Circulation: Designed for products requiring very high humidity, maintaining consistent moisture through continuous water flow and reduced air recirculation (<25 air changes per hour).
    IMPORTANT TIPS
    • Perform rapid pre-cooling in Dynamic Pre-Cooling Units and maintain the cold chain throughout storage and transport.
    • Avoid storing arugula with ethylene-producing fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, and nectarines.
    • Control CO₂ levels — concentrations up to 10% effectively slow leaf yellowing.
    • Remove ethylene using absorption or ventilation systems.
    • Use Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to extend freshness and shelf life.
    • Install ozone generators to inhibit fungal growth and maintain hygiene.