Storage Temperature: Recommended storage temperature is 6 °C – 7 °C.
Storage Duration: Recommended period is 2 – 4 months.
Air Circulation: Use inverter-type fans with digital control to ensure continuous, uniform airflow throughout the chamber 24/7.
Ozone: Installation of an ozone-generation device is recommended to reduce microbial load.
Controlled Atmosphere: Recommended gas composition: 2 % – 5 % O₂ and 3 % – 6 % CO₂. Controlled Atmosphere slows ripening and maintains flesh firmness for up to 180 days.
Dynamic Pre-Cooling: A detailed study of temperature absorption time and airflow velocity ensures uniform cooling to the product core.
Dynamic Cooling: Multi-point monitoring continuously regulates temperature, humidity, and gas levels across the entire chamber volume to maintain ideal storage conditions.
IMPORTANT TIPS
For post-harvest pest control, keep pomegranates at 20 °C for 2–3 days, then cool to 2 °C for 24 hours before transferring them to 6–7 °C storage.
Maintain a uniform temperature within the storage chambers — the use of Dynamic Cooling is essential.
Cooling should be achieved through low-velocity air circulation to prevent chilling damage.
Avoid temperatures below 6 °C, as they may cause cold injury.
Cold disinfestation is an effective post-harvest insect control method.
Maintain medium CO₂ levels (around 6 %) to preserve quality.
Use modified-atmosphere bags for extended shelf life.
Monitor sugar content at harvest — ideal value: 16 °Brix, measured with optical refractometers.
Disinfect cold-storage chambers thoroughly before use.
