TECTROL©
Atmospheres Maintain Quality and Freshness
The
rate of respiration is reduced in Controlled Atmosphere, which:
- Preserves leaf color quality.
- Inhibits chlorophyll/yellowing breakdown.
- White-green tissue contrast enhanced.
- Reduces broken rib, butt and bruised
tissue discoloration.
- Harvest crispness is preserved.
- Russet spotting
is controlled.
- Botrytis and other fungal decay is curtailed.
Profits are Maximized
at Distribution and Retail
- Retail trim is reduced.
- Consistent quality arrivals result in repeat
purchases.
Product Shelf Life is
Improved
- Shelf life extended 10-20% or more depending
on variety.
Commodity / Transport Profile
- Varieties: Iceberg, Romaine, Bibb, Red
and Green Leaf.
- Temperature: 0°C/32° F.
- Transit/Postharvest Life: 7-25 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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