KIF Berry Pads

Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) is the most destructive of the postharvest diseases of strawberries, it is the greatest cause of postharvest strawberry losses. This fungus continues to grow even at 0°C (32°F), however growth is very slow by use of KIF Berry pads packed at this temperature.
Rhizopus Rot.Caused by the fungus Rhizopus stolonifer. Spores of this fungus are usually present in the air and are easily spread. This fungus will not grow by use of KIF Berry pads special antifungal phenomenon, when inserted at temperatures below Botrytis Rot Rhizopus Rot 5°C (41°F), therefore KIF Berry pads with recommended temperature management is the simplest method of control.

KIF Berry Guards/Pads are the most effective way to inhibit pathological disorders in berries.

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Description

Features

  • Removes mould and fungal growth, decay, discoloration in results no wilting, softening, scald, loss of crunch, tenderness, weight loss etc.
  • Use during postharvest handling of Berries and increases the shelf life of Berries during storage and transit at controlled temperature (Cold Store).
  • Slowdowns the deterioration rate.
  • Use during storage or domestic and international shipments like via air, sea, reefer vans, train trucks, moving coolers units, CA rooms and cold storage’s.

Usage

Simply place the KIF Berry Guard on top of strawberries/Berries keeping printed side upward, wrap/cover the plastic liner & close the Corrugated Box. Please note that the Corrugated Box must have sufficient ventilation and place this box in precooling chamber for immediate control of decay and loss of moisture,  after achieving the berry temperature  around 1 to 2ᵒC at precooling chamber, Berries boxes must be shifted at cold store where temperature is maintained at 1 to 2ᵒC throughout the storage cycle

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TDS : TDS Keep-It-Fresh Berry Pad

SDS : SDS Keep-It-Fresh Berry Pad