TECTROL© Asparagus Facts

 

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TECTROL© Atmospheres Maintain Quality and Freshness
The rate of respiration is reduced in Controlled Atmosphere, which:

  • Inhibits bract and cuticle discoloration, resulting in excellent color maintenance and appearance.
  • Retards development of spear toughness yielding a larger, more tender and edible portion.
  • Slows microbiological decay.

Profits are Maximized at Distribution and Retail

  • Improved arrival quality with less retail shrinkage means more product available for sale at market.
  • Air freight quality delivered at ocean freight prices.

Product Shelf Life is Improved

  • Inhibits decay causing mold and bacterial growth at stem and tip.
  • Reduces yellowing at the butt end.

Commodity / Transport Profile

  • Varieties: All.
  • Temperature: 0-2°C/32-35°F.
  • Transit/Postharvest Life: 5-25 days.

Information contained in “ TECTROL© Facts” is intended for reference only. TransFRESH Corp. or any other distributor of this information assumes no liabilities for claims, adjustments or rejections for any reason or cause resulting from the use of this information. No warranty or guaranteed results are intended or implied. Information herein is compiled from public sources such as USDA Handbook 66,668,669 and 1070. Specific references are available on request.

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