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Accepted
Cooling Methods |
= Hydro-cooling |
= Ice Cooling |
= Forced-air cooling |
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= Vacuum Cooling |
= Room Cooling |
= Wet Vacuum Cooling |
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Fresh
Fruits Recommended Pre-Cooling & Maintenance Environment |
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Storage/Transit
Temperature |
Relative Humidity
(percent) |
Approximate
Storage Life |
Highest
Freezing Point |
Accepted
Pre-Cooling Methods |
| Commodity |
<C |
<F |
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<C |
<F |
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| Apples |
-1 - 4 |
30-40 |
90-95 |
1-12 months |
-1.5 |
29.3 |
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| Avocados |
4.4-13 |
40-55 |
85-90 |
2-8 weeks |
-0.3 |
31.5 |
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| Berries |
| Blueberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2 weeks |
-1.2 |
29.7 |
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| Cranberries |
2-4 |
36-40 |
90-95 |
2-4 months |
-0.8 |
30.4 |
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| Currants |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
1-4 weeks |
-1 |
30.2 |
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| Dewberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-3 days |
-1.2 |
29.7 |
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| Elderberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
1-2 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Gooseberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
3-4 weeks |
-1 |
30 |
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| Loganberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-3 days |
-1.2 |
29.7 |
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| Raspberries |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-3 days |
-1 |
30 |
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| Strawberries |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
5-7 days |
-0.7 |
30.6 |
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| Carambola |
9-10 |
48-50 |
85-90 |
3-4 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Cherries, sour |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
3-7 days |
-1.7 |
29 |
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| Cherries, sweet |
-1 to -0.5 |
30-31 |
90-95 |
2-3 weeks |
-1.8 |
28.8 |
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| Coconuts |
0-1.5 |
32-35 |
80-85 |
1-2 months |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
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| Dates |
-18 or 0 |
0 or 32 |
75 |
6-12 months |
-15.7 |
3.7 |
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| Figs, fresh |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
85-90 |
7-10 days |
-2.4 |
27.6 |
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| Grapefruit, Calif. & Ariz. |
14-15.5 |
58-60 |
85-90 |
6-8 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Grapefruit, Fla. & Texas |
10-15 |
50-60 |
85-90 |
6-8 weeks |
-1 |
30 |
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| Grapes, American |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
85 |
2-8 weeks |
-1.2 |
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| Grapes, Vinifera |
-1 to -0.5 |
30-31 |
90-95 |
1-6 months |
-2.1 |
28.1 |
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| Guavas |
5-10 |
41-50 |
90 |
2-3 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Kiwifruit |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
3-5 months |
-1.6 |
29 |
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| Lemons |
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85-90 |
1-6 months |
-1.4 |
29.4 |
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| Limes |
9-10 |
48-50 |
85-90 |
6-8 weeks |
-1.6 |
29.1 |
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| Loquats |
0 |
32 |
90 |
3 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Lychees |
1.5 |
35 |
90-95 |
3-5 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Mangos |
13 |
55 |
85-90 |
2-3 weeks |
-0.9 |
30.3 |
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| Melons |
| Crenshaw |
7 |
45 |
90-95 |
2 weeks |
-1 |
30.1 |
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| Watermelons |
10-15 |
50-60 |
90 |
2-3 weeks |
-0.4 |
31.3 |
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| Cantaloup (3/4-slip) |
2-3 |
36-41 |
95 |
15 days |
-1.2 |
29.9 |
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| Cantaloup (full slip) |
0-2 |
32-36 |
95 |
5-14 days |
-1.2 |
29.9 |
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| Casaba |
10 |
50 |
90-95 |
3 weeks |
-1 |
30.1 |
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| Honey Dew |
7 |
45 |
90-95 |
3 weeks |
-0.9 |
30.3 |
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| Persian |
7 |
45 |
90-95 |
2 weeks |
-0.8 |
30.5 |
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| Nectarines |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-4 weeks |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
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| Olives, fresh |
5-10 |
41-50 |
85-90 |
4-6 weeks |
-1.4 |
29.4 |
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| Oranges, Calif. & Ariz. |
3-9 |
38-48 |
85-90 |
3-8 weeks |
-1.2 |
29.7 |
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| Oranges, Fla. & Texas |
0-1 |
32-34 |
85-90 |
8-12 weeks |
-0.7 |
30.6 |
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| Papayas |
7 |
45 |
85-90 |
1-3 weeks |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
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| Passion fruit |
7-10 |
45-50 |
85-90 |
3-5 weeks |
-- |
-- |
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| Peaches |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-4 weeks |
-0.9 |
30.3 |
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| Pears |
-1.5 to -0.5 |
29-31 |
90-95 |
2-7 months |
-1.5 |
29.2 |
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| Persimmons, Japanese |
-1 |
30 |
90 |
3-4 months |
-2.1 |
28.1 |
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| Pineapples |
7-13 |
45-55 |
85-90 |
2-4 weeks |
-1.0 |
30 |
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| Plums and prunes |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
2-5 weeks |
-0.8 |
30.5 |
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| Pomegranates |
5 |
41 |
90-95 |
2-3 months |
-3 |
26.6 |
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| Quinces |
-0.5 |
31-32 |
90 |
2-3 months |
-2 |
28.4 |
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Tangerines, mandarins, &related
citrus fruits |
4 |
40 |
90-95 |
2-4 weeks |
-1 |
30.1 |
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