Broccoli

Prolong® packaging are extend the post- harvest life of Broccoli during storage and transportation

Benefits of Iceless Broccoli achieved with Prolong®
• Elimination of top-ice in packed broccoli provides several benefits.
• If the ice is frozen to well below 0°C when it is packed onto the broccoli, it can cause freezer burn to the tender broccoli buds. These will subsequently die and turn brown.
• As the ice melts, the water that forms is a preferred environment for bacterial and fungal growths. Prolong® can substantially prevent the development of head or crown rots on broccoli during distribution.
• Water is also a problem when broccoli is unpacked in a retail store. Water spillages are slip hazards to both retail staff and customers.
• Elimination of ice allows cheaper rigid packaging to be used. A simple corrugated board box will remain dry as Prolong® holds the moisture from the broccoli away from the board.
• Ice also occupies space within each box or crate. With the elimination of ice, this space becomes available to hold further broccoli, allowing greater load weights to be transported.
• Together with the elimination of the cost of ice, these various factors can all provide substantial cost savings in the packaging and transport of broccoli.

Performance of Prolong® with Broccoli;
• Storage & Shipment Time: Up to 21 Days at 0°C/32F
• Shelf life: 4 days at 10°C/50F

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Legal Disclaimer
As SerPak Ltd has no control over farming, handling, storage or transportation practices of the fresh produce packed in the Prolong® packaging, the company and/or its representatives/agents, make no express or implied guarantees and has no liability (direct or indirect) for the product which is placed in the bags and therefore all risks associated with use of the Prolong® packaging and the product placed into the Prolong® packaging are the responsibility of the user.