One of the most basic ways for vegetables and fruits to provide high returns for investors is to store the products obtained during the harvest period and sell them during periods when they are difficult to find in the market and their economic value increases.

However, some fruits such as apples, pomegranates, pears and persimmons cannot be stored in cold storage for long periods due to their structural characteristics. The secretion of ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening of these products, significantly shortens their storage and shelf life. Therefore, removing ethylene gas from the storage environment is of critical importance in the storage of these types of fruits.

What is Controlled Atmosphere Storage?
Controlled atmosphere storage (CA) is an advanced storage method used to extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of many different food products. In this method, parameters such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity in the storage environment are specifically controlled. While the amount of oxygen is generally reduced, the level of carbon dioxide is increased and appropriate temperature and humidity conditions are provided. In this way, food spoilage is slowed down and the freshness of the products is preserved, resulting in a longer shelf life.

Different applications of this method include:

• Controlled atmosphere (CA)
• Dynamic controlled atmosphere (DCA)
• Pallet Fresh System
• Ultra Low Oxygen (ULO)

In addition, MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) applications are also used in sensitive fruits and vegetables such as grapes and mangoes to naturally extend the shelf life of the product and preserve its original quality. In this method, the air in the air space of the product package is replaced with a specific gas or gas mixture. Sulfur dioxide applications used in grape packaging are also based on a similar principle.

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