Cranberries
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Cranberries
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Storage temperature:
3° - 6° C
|
Relative Humidity (RH):
90%-95%
|
Duration:
1-3 months
|
Pre-cooling:
Not required
|
Sensitivity to ethylene:
Low
|
Ethylene Production:
Low
|
Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
|
Storage Temperature: Recommended temperature range is 3 °C – 6 °C. |
High Humidity: Use an air-cooler with a low air–product temperature differential (ΔT). |
Storage Duration: Recommended period is 1 – 3 months. |
Controlled Atmosphere: Not recommended — uneconomical for small-scale production and offers limited benefit to total storage duration. |
Ozone: Install an ozone-generation unit to provide the required concentration for effective microbial load control. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Ensure rapid cooling and consistent maintenance of the cold chain across all handling and transport stages
- Maintain high CO₂ levels, which help preserve quality and extend storage life.