BROCCOLI
It has the highest respiration rate of any fruit or vegetable and has
a very short post harvest life. Broccoli must be cooled to around
0ºC immediately following harvest to protect the tight, compact
flowers on the head. Broccoli that has been properly pre-cooled to
0ºC can be packed successfully into a carton liner without the need
to apply top ice. By using PEAKfresh there are savings in ice and
the unnecessary use of expensive waxed boxes.
Recommended Post Harvest Temperatures
0ºC (32ºF) temperature and 95%humidity
Packaging Method:
Packed in individual bags or bulk packed into PEAKfresh carton
liners. No ice needed. No waxed box needed. Broccoli with very
tight and compact flowers can be stored up to four weeks using
PEAKfresh. Fold close liner at top before placing outer carton lid.
Refrigeration is essential for transport and storage of broccoli.
Must be packed dry without leaves. Trimming of butt cut and leaves
must be done with knives treated with chlorine solution to remove
bacteria. Bags used to pre-pack florets of broccoli must have
additional 3-6mm holes in the bag gusset to increase ventilation.
Storage Temperatures:
0ºC (32ºF) temperature and 95% humidity.
Important Please Read:
All recommendations for the use of PEAKfresh products are given
in good faith and based on proven field experience. Packaging
method storage temperatures and humidity levels, transit and
destination conditions are factors likely to affect the performance
of PEAKfresh products and no liability for indirect or consequential
damage can be accepted. We recommend that PEAKfresh products
be trialed under local conditions before introduction to large scale
commercial applications.