Hot Peppers
Recommended
Conventional cooling
Dynamic Cooling
Pre-cooling
De-greening
Ripening
General Tips for Hot Peppers
| Storage temperature | Relative Humidity (RH) | Duration | Pre-cooling | Sensitivity to ethylene | Ethylene Production | Controlled Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Storage temperature:
7,5° C
|
Relative Humidity (RH):
>95%
|
Duration:
3-5 weeks
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Pre-cooling:
Air cooling
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Sensitivity to ethylene:
High
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Ethylene Production:
Very low
|
Controlled Atmosphere:
Not recommended
|
Dynamic Pre-Cooling (High-Suction Capacity Chambers): Specialized design ensuring uniform temperature absorption and air velocity throughout the product mass, suitable for both packaged and unpackaged produce. |
Dynamic Cooling: Continuously regulates critical parameters throughout the chamber, maintaining stable conditions 24/7. Extends storage life by 15–20% beyond standard data values. |
Enhanced Cold Room: Flexible solution that allows existing refrigeration chambers and systems to perform light pre-cooling before switching to storage operation. |
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Use of specialized MAP bags is recommended to extend storage duration and preserve product firmness, color, and flavor. |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Dynamic Cooling is essential for maintaining product quality and freshness.
- Conduct rapid pre-cooling in Dynamic Pre-Cooling Units and maintain a continuous cold chain throughout handling and transport.
- Pre-cool in an Enhanced Cold Room, then store under stable conditions to prevent quality loss and fungal development.
- Do not store below 7°C — low temperatures cause chilling injuries and internal darkening.
- Remove ethylene using ventilation or absorbers to slow down softening.
- Install ozone generators to suppress fungal growth and microbial activity.
- Monitor CO₂ levels to prevent physiological damage and maintain optimal firmness.