Sweet Peppers
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Sweet Peppers
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Storage temperature:
8° – 10° C
|
Relative Humidity (RH):
90%-92%
|
Duration:
4-6 weeks
|
Pre-cooling:
Air cooling
|
Sensitivity to ethylene:
High
|
Ethylene Production:
Very low
|
Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
|
Dynamic Pre-Cooling (High-Suction Capacity Chambers): Ensures uniform temperature absorption and consistent air distribution throughout the product mass, even in packaged produce. |
Dynamic Cooling: Continuously regulates storage conditions across the entire chamber 24/7, ensuring ideal stability. Extends storage life by 15–20% beyond standard conditions. |
Enhanced Cold Room: Flexible configuration that allows existing storage chambers to perform light pre-cooling before switching to storage mode. |
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Recommended use of specialized packaging films that extend storage life and preserve product quality. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Dynamic Cooling is essential for maintaining the quality and longevity of sweet peppers.
- Conduct rapid pre-cooling in Dynamic Pre-Cooling Chambers and maintain the cold chain during all handling and logistics stages.
- Pre-cool in an Enhanced Cold Room, then store under stable conditions to prevent fungal and bacterial diseases.
- Do not store below 7°C, as chilling injury may occur (manifesting as pitting or discoloration).
- Remove ethylene using ventilation or absorption systems.
- Install ozone generators to control fungal growth and microbial load.
- Manage CO₂ concentration to stabilize respiration and maintain firmness.