Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage | Mechair Industries

What is Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage?

A Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage is an agricultural method in which the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as temperature and humidity of a storage room are controlled. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be stored in a controlled atmosphere.

A controlled Atmosphere is effective because the low temperatures involved in freezing the food help to prevent the growth of bacteria and reduce nutrient loss. Drying foods can also achieve bacterial growth inhibition by removing moisture from the food which later slows down the enzyme activity.

Freezing or drying processes help in maximizing the quality of the produce, the relative ratios of different atmospheric gases and humidity is crucial for the storage process. For dried foods such as flour or cereals, the controlled atmosphere storage helps to extend the shelf life of products by inhibiting chemicals that lead to degradation or spoilage.

Advantages of Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage

• With the advent of controlled atmosphere cold storage, storage and long-time availability of seasonal fruits is possible.
• The technology is mainly useful for long-term storage of perishable fruits.
• These storages are technically sound to delay ripening at temperatures above the modified range.
• One of the biggest advantages of controlled atmosphere cold storage is besides making the product available for a long period, it reduces the post-harvest chemicals used for protection against the microorganisms.

Precautions to be taken

• The atmosphere needs to be checked and controlled continuously.

• A lot of precision and expertise is required in using the technology as too high levels of some gases can damage the fruit or vegetable that is stored.

• Proper care needs to be taken that there is no delay in ripening, that there is no physical injury to the product, no formation of undesired odour or fungal infestation and the flavour of the product should not change.

• It should be ensured that the temperature is such that it does not support the growth of microbes.

• Constant monitoring by skilled people is required.

Why choose Mechair? 

Mechair Industries has been transforming cold chain management and turnkey food processing & refrigeration from farm to fork. We have the best controlled atmosphere cold storage that ensures that the fruits and vegetables are stored and have a longer shelf life. To get more details about services, visit our website https://www.mechair.in/