Difference between revisions of "Coconuts"

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| Max. 2°C above carrying temperature
 
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Revision as of 12:05, 13 February 2013

Infobox on Coconuts
Example of Coconuts
Coconuts-1.jpg
Facts
Origin -
Stowage factor (in m3/t) -
Humidity / moisture
  • Water content: 42-48%
  • Oil content: 30-40%
Ventilation -
Risk factors -

Coconuts

Description

Postharvest cooling, handling and storage of (fresh) Coconuts

Freshness facts
Optimum carrying temperature 0°C to 1,5°C (see text)
Highest freezing point -0,9°C
Acceptable products temperature at loading

into container

Max. 2°C above carrying temperature
Optimum humidity 75% to 85%
Ventilation

(air exchange) settings for containers

5 m 3/hr
Storage life 2 months
Climateric/non-climacteric Non climacteric
Ethylene production Very low
Ethylene sensitivity There are no reports of sensitivity to ethylene
Modified/controlled atmosphere -
Potential benefits -
Availability On demand