Fresh food cold storage is a temperature-controlled facility that is specially used to store fresh food. It regulates the temperature and humidity of the cooling equipment to maintain the freshness and quality of the food. Fresh food cold storage usually uses low-temperature freezing technology to control the temperature of food in a lower temperature range to extend its shelf life.
The standards for fresh cold storage usually include the following aspects:
1. Temperature control: Fresh cold storage should be able to provide a suitable temperature environment to store different types of fresh food. Temperature control standards vary depending on the type of food, but generally range from 0°C to 10°C. For example, vegetables and fruits often need to be stored at lower temperatures (2°C to 8°C), while meat and seafood need to be stored at low temperatures close to freezing (-18°C to -20°C).
2. Humidity control: Proper humidity levels are also an important factor in keeping fresh food fresh. Humidity levels need to be adjusted according to different food types to prevent food from becoming dehydrated or over-humidified, which can lead to spoilage. In general, humidity control between 85% and 95% is ideal.
3. Air circulation: Good air circulation is the key to maintaining an even distribution of air temperature and humidity in the cold storage. By having a proper ventilation system inside the cold store, you can ensure air circulation and avoid local temperature and humidity differences in food.
4. Waterproof and moisture-proof: The interior of the cold storage needs to be made of waterproof and moisture-proof materials to ensure that the cold storage environment is dry and prevent external pollutants from entering.
5. Safety protection: Cold storage should be equipped with appropriate safety measures, including fire alarm system, emergency exhaust system, emergency power failure equipment, etc., to deal with emergency situations.
6. Monitoring equipment: Cold storage should be equipped with real-time temperature and humidity monitoring equipment to ensure that the environmental conditions meet the standards, and can detect and solve abnormal temperature or humidity problems in time.
These standards help to ensure that fresh food retains its freshness, taste and nutritional value in cold storage, while also helping to prevent food spoilage and food safety issues.
Fresh food cold storage is generally equipped with cold rooms and freezers for storing different types of fresh food and temperature requirements. Cold storage is often equipped with temperature and humidity monitoring equipment inside to ensure that food is stored under the correct environmental conditions. In addition, cold storage may also be equipped with modified atmosphere technology or other preservation techniques to further extend the shelf life of food products. This cold storage plays an important role in the storage and logistics of agricultural products. They can be used to store a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and other fresh foods and ensure that they remain fresh and safe during transportation. In addition, cold storage can be used by retailers, supermarkets and the restaurant industry to meet consumer demand for fresh food.