Celeriac (cerely root)
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Celeriac (cerely root)
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Storage temperature:
0° - 0,5° C
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Relative Humidity (RH):
94%-96%
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Duration:
6-8 months
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Pre-cooling:
Hydrocooling or air cooling
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Sensitivity to ethylene:
Medium
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Ethylene Production:
Very low
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Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
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Dynamic Pre-Cooling (High-Suction Capacity Chambers): Detailed airflow and temperature absorption analysis ensures uniform and deep cooling throughout the product mass. Suitable for both packaged and unpackaged celeriac. |
Dynamic Cooling: Continuously monitors and adjusts key parameters across multiple chamber points, maintaining stable conditions 24/7 and extending storage life by 15–20% beyond standard static cooling. |
Low-Airflow Cold Room with Continuous Water Circulation: Specialized for high-humidity storage, maintaining uniform moisture with less than 25 air recirculations per hour using a steady water flow. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Perform rapid pre-cooling in Dynamic Pre-Cooling Units and maintain the cold chain at all handling stages.
- Dynamic Cooling is essential for long-term celeriac preservation.
- Monitor CO₂ concentration: Levels above 10% (100,000 ppm) may cause off-odors, flavor alteration, and leaf yellowing.
- Avoid storing celeriac near ethylene-producing products such as apples or pears, as ethylene accelerates deterioration.
- Install ozone generators to control fungal growth and maintain hygiene in storage areas.