Difference between revisions of "Kiwifruit"
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| carrying temperature = 0°C | | carrying temperature = 0°C | ||
| − | | highest freezing point = | + | | highest freezing point = -1,5°C |
| − | | acceptable product temp = | + | | acceptable product temp = Max. 2°C above carrying temperature |
| − | | Optimum humidity = | + | | Optimum humidity = 90%-95% |
| − | | Ventilation setting for containers = | + | | Ventilation setting for containers = 60 m³/hr |
| − | | Storage life = | + | | Storage life = 2-3 months |
| − | | Climacteric / non-climacteric = | + | | Climacteric / non-climacteric = Climacteric |
| − | | Ethylene production = | + | | Ethylene production = Low |
| − | | Ethylene sensitivity = | + | | Ethylene sensitivity = High |
| − | | Modified / controlled atmosphere = | + | | Modified / controlled atmosphere = 3%-5% CO<SUB>2</SUB>; 1%-2% O<SUB>2</SUB> |
| − | | Potential benefits = | + | | Potential benefits = Excellent <br> Low O<SUB>2</SUB> delays ripening <br> Elevated CO<SUB>2</SUB> can aid in retaining firmness |
| − | | Locations = | + | | Locations = New Zealand <br> South Africa <br> South America |
| Months = | | Months = | ||
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Revision as of 11:06, 10 March 2011
| Infobox on Kiwifruit | |
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| Example of Kiwifruit |  |
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 0°C |
| Highest freezing point | -1,5°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 2°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 90%-95% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 60 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 2-3 months |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | {{{Climateric / non-climateric}}} |
| Ethylene production | Low |
| Ethylene sensitivity | High |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | 3%-5% CO2; 1%-2% O2 |
| Potential benefits | Excellent Low O2 delays ripening Elevated CO2 can aid in retaining firmness |
| Availability | |
| New Zealand South Africa South America |
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