Enhanced Cold Room: A flexible system allowing the existing refrigeration chamber and its equipment to be used first for light pre-cooling and subsequently for storage.
Ventilation: Custom-designed ventilation system, digitally controlled, to remove gases produced during respiration.
Ethylene Removal: Recommended use of ethylene absorption systems.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Extends storage life and preserves product quality.
Pallet Arrangement: Maintain 5–10 cm gaps between pallets to ensure uniform air circulation and consistent temperature distribution within the chamber.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Pre-cool eggplants in an Enhanced Cold Room, then maintain stable storage conditions to preserve texture and color. Proper temperature management also prevents fungal development.
Avoid storing or transporting eggplants—even for short periods—with ethylene-emitting products such as tomatoes or bananas.
Use ventilation or ethylene absorbers to remove accumulated gases.
Modified atmosphere packaging is recommended for extended shelf life.
Never store eggplants below 10°C — they are highly susceptible to chilling injury, which appears as surface cracking, dark spots, seed discoloration, and internal tissue browning.
