Sweet Corn
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Sweet Corn
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Storage temperature:
0° – 0,5° C
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Relative Humidity (RH):
90%-94%
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Duration:
3-8 weeks
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Pre-cooling:
Air cooling
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Sensitivity to ethylene:
Very low
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Ethylene Production:
Low
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Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
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Dynamic Pre-Cooling (High-Suction Capacity Chambers): Precisely designed to control cooling rate and airflow velocity, ensuring uniform temperature absorption throughout both packaged and unpackaged products. |
Dynamic Cooling: Provides multi-point digital monitoring and full 24-hour regulation of temperature and humidity across the entire cold room, extending storage life by 15–20% compared to standard conditions. |
Reinforced Cold Room: A flexible system that allows existing refrigeration chambers and equipment to be used both for light pre-cooling and subsequent storage. |
Pallet Placement: Maintain 5–10 cm spacing between pallets along the airflow direction to promote even cooling and temperature uniformity. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Use high-capacity Dynamic Pre-Cooling systems for rapid, uniform cooling.
- Ensure fast pre-cooling and maintain the cold chain throughout all handling stages.
- Dynamic Cooling is ideal for preserving sweetness and overall quality.
- Manage CO₂ levels carefully: moderate concentrations help delay sucrose loss and maintain freshness.
- Store corn with husks intact — provided that pre-cooling is thorough and relative humidity is maintained between 88–92%, extending total storage life.
- Disinfect all tools, equipment, and storage areas before harvest and storage operations.
- Use modified atmosphere bags to further prolong freshness and quality.