Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage, a boon for Food Industry

Author: Mechair Industry

Controlled atmosphere cold storage extends the life of fruits and vegetables by controlling the concentration of gases that influence the ripening of fruits and vegetables. A controlled atmosphere can maintain firmness and also help in flavour development. Let’s understand how it is a boon for the food industry.

  • Prolonging shelf-life of fruits and vegetables - Cold Storage is the procedure where perishable goods are stored under a lower temperature than average. Controlled atmosphere cold storage is done by lowering oxygen levels that help in reducing respiration among fruits and vegetables. Humidity plays a crucial role and most refrigeration systems have settings to maintain the temperature levels. Cold storage can help in prolonging the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.

  • Temperature control - The controlled atmosphere cold storage can be used for different kinds of fruits, vegetables etc. The cold storage refrigeration system can be fitted with temperature controls, it can be changed and monitored remotely.

  • Cost-effective - One of the most important advantages of bulk storage is that it is cost-effective, which is the primary concern of the food industry. The controlled atmosphere of cold storage reduces the spoilage of fruits and vegetables.

  • Transportation of Products - Portable cold storage can be useful for those industries that need their products to be kept and transported at lower temperatures. Products such as poultry, dairy products and frozen foods cannot be stored and transported at ordinary temperatures. Even a little change in temperature can cause the products to get spoiled and unmarketable.

  • Frees up Space - Managing perishable products can be challenging as they are temperature sensitive. It is challenging to keep perishable goods in retail spaces since it takes a lot of space. Controlled atmosphere cold storage is a one-stop solution for it, as one can keep all the products in one place before it goes to the retail stores. This storage also provides options to regulate temperature controls which avoids spoilage.

  • Storage for Chemicals - In the chemical industry, various substances are prone to reactions and need to be stored at a consistent temperature. Cold storage has been a boon for the food industry. It has allowed surplus food to be used post-harvest. Raw foods, processed foods and meat can be stored and is made available throughout the year due to cold storage.

Mech-Air’s controlled atmosphere cold storage can provide you with all the above benefits with utmost ease. It is designed with world-class insulated panels that provide reliable cooling as well as preservation of vegetables, fruits and other goods. It is ideal to keep all kinds of perishable products. It can be installed in various sites and sectors such as horticulture, floriculture, dairy, hospitality, pharmaceutical etc.