Reefer - Commodity Handling Table
Recommended long-term storage conditions for container transportation
Contents: Fresh Vegetables and Melon | Fresh Fruit | Fresh Meat | Processed Meat | Dairy | Frozen Horticultural | Frozen Meat | Frozen Seafood | Miscellaneous
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| FRESH MEAT |
| Commodity |
Post-harvest
Life (days) |
Recommended
Temperature Settings |
Recommended
Fresh Air Exchange (CFM) |
Benefit
from
Modified/
Controlled Atmosphere |
Acceptable
Receiving Pulp Temperature Range |
Highest
Freezing Point |
Remarks |
| °F
|
°C |
°F |
°C |
°F |
°C |
| Beef |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
Buffalo
|
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
| Horse |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
| Lamb |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
| Pork |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
| Poultry |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
Poultry,
Ice Packed |
14-65 |
33 |
0.6 |
closed |
excellent |
27-33 |
-2.8 to 0.6 |
27 |
-2.8 |
|
| Veal |
14-65 |
28-32 |
-2.2 to 0 |
closed |
excellent |
28-33 |
-2.2 to 0.6 |
28.4 |
-2.0 |
|
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| Note: The above mentioned temperature and fresh-air exchange settings for each commodity are only recommended set points. The post-harvest life expectancy and best temperature management for each commodity also vary by cultivars and post-harvest handlings.
Recommended temperature and fresh-air exchange settings are for general guidance only. These recommendations are based on standardized assumptions and industry research. Optimum settings may differ depending on the specific commodity, post-harvest handling and other variables. Shippers are responsible for determining the optimum settings best suited for their cargo. |
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