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 |
| PROCESSED 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 |
Bacon
(Slabs or Sliced)
|
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Beef, Dried |
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Beef, Sliced |
21-28 |
41 |
5 |
closed |
good |
29-41 |
-1.6 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Cold Cuts |
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Franks |
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Hams, Baked |
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
28-41 |
-2.2 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Hams, Boiled |
21-28 |
29-32 |
-1.7 to 0 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Hams, Smoked |
21-28 |
27 |
-2.8 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Sausages |
21-28 |
27 |
-2.8 |
closed |
good |
27-41 |
-2.8 to 5 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
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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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