- Thanks to the cold storage, the potatoes are kept as fresh as the first day for months by freezing.
- Before potatoes are placed in cold storage, they should be dried and germination prevention actions should be started.
- Since potatoes are harvested directly from the soil, they can be damaged during harvesting. In order not to rot these damaged areas, the healing phase that accelerates the crust formation is started.
After the damages on the surface of the potato are healed, the storage process is started. Normally kept at room temperature, potatoes are not directly stored in cold stores. Instead, the potatoes are prepared for cooling by lowering the temperature by 0.5 ° C every day. In cold storage, potatoes are preserved at different temperatures depending on the type. Seed potatoes are stored at 2-4 ° C while normal potatoes at 4-10 ° C.
In order for the carbon dioxide produced during the storage of potatoes not to accumulate in the warehouse, the carbon dioxide formation should be checked and controlled periodically. Potatoes to be released to the market, on the other hand, are not taken out of the storage directly, instead the temperature is increased by 1 ° every day. Once room temperature is reached again, the potatoes can be placed on the market again.
Cold Room for Potato and Onions
Potato and Onion Cold Storage Solutions
Moody Group – Moody Refrigeration As soon as potatoes and onions are harvested, they start ageing. If they are not stored in a suitable atmosphere, they will get damaged within a few days. The best way to preserve them is to store them in a properly ventilated room with the right temperature.
Moody Group – Moody Refrigeration As is known, potatoes and onions begin to age from the moment they are picked. If the right and necessary things are not done, they will begin to rot over time. Cold storages ensure that these foods remain durable for the longest possible time. Although it varies depending on the variety, seed potatoes are stored between 2 and 4 degrees. Other potatoes, including fries, are stored between 4 and 10 degrees. Onions are generally recommended to be stored between 0 and 2 degrees. We provide you with potato and onion cold storage manufacturing services with our expert team.
Cold storage solutions typically involve storing potatoes and onions in large refrigerated rooms or warehouses that are designed to maintain a specific temperature, humidity level, and ventilation. These conditions are carefully controlled to prevent spoilage, mold growth, and other forms of damage that can occur when potatoes and onions are stored in warm and humid environments.
There are different types of cold storage solutions available for potatoes and onions, including traditional cold storage rooms, controlled atmosphere storage, and dynamic controlled atmosphere storage. These methods use different techniques to maintain optimal storage conditions, depending on the specific needs of the crop and the duration of storage required.
Fine-Tuning Storage Conditions:
Maintaining precise storage conditions is paramount for preserving the quality of potatoes and onions. Cold storage rooms equipped with advanced temperature and humidity sensors enable real-time monitoring and adjustments. This ensures that both crops are stored in the best possible environment, minimizing spoilage and loss.
