Almonds
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Almonds
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Storage temperature:
2 °C to 4 °C
|
Relative Humidity (RH):
55% - 70%
|
Duration:
10 months
|
Pre-cooling:
Not required
|
Sensitivity to ethylene:
None
|
Ethylene Production:
Very low
|
Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
|
Storage Temperature: It is recommended to store at 2 °C – 4 °C. |
Dehumidification: Dehydration must be capable of absolute setting at the lowest desired humidity. |
Storage Duration: A period up to 10 months is recommended. |
Controlled Atmosphere: Not recommended because almonds already have an adequately long storage period and the benefits of CA are minimal. |
Ozone: Installation of a device and provision of the required ozone amount to combat the microbial load. |
Air Recirculation: A specialized study and installation of air-recirculation mechanism for the chamber with inverter-type fans digitally controlled for full 24-hour coverage. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Dehumidification with absolute capability of setting the low desired humidity.
- Air recirculation in the chamber with 24-hour coverage.
- Maintenance of CO₂ (carbon dioxide) at high levels helps in long-term storage.
- Good drying of the almonds before storage.
- Disinfection of cold-rooms before their use.
- Special attention to external odours.