Peas
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Peas
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Storage temperature:
0,2° - 0,5° C
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Relative Humidity (RH):
94%-96%
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Duration:
2-4 weeks
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Pre-cooling:
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): Customized study of air velocity, temperature, and heat absorption time to ensure uniform cooling throughout the product mass. Suitable for both packaged and unpackaged produce. |
Natural Airflow Cold Room with Mist Atmosphere: Highly specialized cold room design that combines natural air circulation with fine mist humidification, ensuring ideal conditions for sensitive products requiring high humidity and low air velocity. |
Low-Airflow Cooling Chamber with Continuous Water Circulation: Designed for products demanding high humidity and gentle air movement (<25 air exchanges/hour). Humidity is maintained through continuous water flow. |
Ventilation System: Engineered and digitally controlled to effectively remove respiratory gases and maintain optimal air quality. |
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Management: Incorporation of a monitoring and control system to regulate CO₂ concentration levels produced during respiration. |
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): The use of specialized MAP bags is recommended, as it extends shelf life and preserves product quality. |
- Remove ethylene using dedicated absorbers to prevent quality loss.
- Maintain moderate CO₂ levels, as this helps preserve color, texture, and sweetness.
- Avoid storing fresh peas above 5°C — pods will wilt, yellow, lose tenderness, and convert sugars into starch.
- Install ozone generators to suppress fungal and microbial growth during storage.