Potato cold storage storage technology

　　Potatoes are one of the main agricultural products in people’s daily diet, and their storage and preservation are very important. Potatoes are prone to deterioration and rot during storage, so certain storage techniques are needed to extend their shelf life. The following is an article about potato cold storage storage technology.

　　Storage temperature

　　The optimal storage temperature for potatoes is 7℃ to 10℃. High temperature will accelerate the metabolism of potatoes, causing their quality to decline rapidly. On the contrary, too low a temperature will cause the potatoes to harden, affecting the taste and quality. In the cold storage, the storage temperature should be adjusted to a suitable range to extend the shelf life of potatoes.

　　Suitable humidity

　　Suitable humidity can help maintain the moisture and quality of potatoes. The optimal humidity range for potatoes is 85% to 90%. If the humidity is too high, it is easy to cause potatoes to rot; if the humidity is too low, the potatoes will crack and harden. Therefore, when storing potatoes in a cold storage, a suitable humidity level should be maintained, and regular inspections and adjustments should be carried out.

　　Air circulation

　　In order to maintain the freshness and quality of potatoes, air circulation should be maintained in the cold storage. Appropriate air circulation can help expel carbon dioxide and other gases exhaled by potatoes, slow down the metabolic process of potatoes, and extend their shelf life. However, the air circulation should not be too large, otherwise it will cause the potatoes to lose moisture too quickly.

　　Potato classification storage

　　Potatoes of different varieties and qualities should be stored in categories to avoid mutual infection or cross-contamination. At the same time, damaged potatoes should be cleaned up in time to reduce the risk of bacterial growth and rot.

　　Regular inspection

　　During the storage of potatoes in cold storage, it is necessary to regularly check the quality and quantity of potatoes, and make necessary trimming and adjustments. If potatoes are found to sprout, discolor or rot, they should be cleaned up in time and records should be kept. In addition, regular inspections and maintenance should be carried out on cold storage equipment and environment to ensure their normal operation.

　　In summary, through reasonable temperature and humidity control, air circulation, classified storage and regular inspections, the shelf life and quality of potatoes can be effectively extended and the loss rate can be reduced. Cold storage storage technology is not only applicable to potatoes, but also to the storage and preservation of other agricultural products such as vegetables and fruits. If you have the need to build such a cold storage in the near future, HAOCOOL professionally provides a complete set of cold storage engineering design, equipment, installation, and after-sales integrated solutions, and provides cold storage construction services for large-scale food, pharmaceutical, cold chain logistics, chemical and other companies.