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 |
| DAIRY |
| 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 |
Butter, Fresh
|
|
34 |
1.1 |
closed |
|
38-48 |
3.3 to 8.9 |
|
|
|
| Butter, Frozen |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-5 |
-17.8 to -5 |
|
|
|
| Cheese Foods |
|
45 |
7.2 |
closed |
|
40-50 |
4.4 to 10 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
Cheeses, Natural
- Cheddar, Cottage,
Roquefort, Swiss |
|
33-34 |
0.6-1.1 |
closed |
|
30-39 |
-1.1 to 3.9 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
Cheeses, Processed
- American, Brick |
|
45 |
7.2 |
closed |
|
30-50 |
-1.1 to 10 |
29 |
-1.7 |
|
| Eggs |
180 |
34 |
1.1 |
closed |
32-45 |
0 to 7.2 |
31 |
-0.6 |
|
|
| Ice Cream |
|
-15 |
-26.1 |
closed |
|
0 or below |
-17.8 or below |
|
|
|
| Margarine |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
35-40 |
1.7 to 4.4 |
|
|
|
| Milk |
|
33-34 |
0.6-1.1 |
closed |
|
32-39 |
0-3.9 |
|
|
|
|
| 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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