Maintaining Proper Transit Temperatures of Grapefruit

Grapefruit is highly cold-sensitive, Freshliance Fresh Tag 1 single use temperature data logger can monitor its temperature during transportation to avoid chilling damage and mold.

The grapefruit first appeared in the 18th century, as a result of crossing a pomelo and an orange. People called it “grapefruit” because it grows in clusters, similar to grapes.   Grapefruit is a citrus fruit with a flavor that can range from bittersweet to sour. It contains a range of essential vitamins and minerals. The nutrients grapefruit contains may help promote healthy skin and protect against various conditions. They may also play a role in weight maintenance. People can consume the fruit whole or as a juice or pulp.  Grapefruits are highly cold-sensitive. On the long journey from the fruit plantation to the retailer’s shelf, grapefruits can quickly perish. So we should pay attention to its shipping environment.

Storage and transport temperatures differ considerably in their specific details according to variety and country of origin. Hence, it is imperative that the specific carrying temperature be indicated in writing by the consignor. The cargo should be pre-cooled prior to loading. California and Arizona grapefruits store best (4-6 weeks) at 14° to 15°C and Florida/Texas grapefruit at 10°C. Israeli and South African grapefruit are to be kept at 10°C to 12°C, at which they have a PSL of 10-16 weeks. In grapefruit there is a risk of chilling damage at temperatures below 6°C. Chilling damage is manifested in citrus fruits in particular by spots on the peel (brown dots on the peel), accompanied by a bitter taste and unpleasant odor, rot and cell wall collapse. The glossiness of the peel is lost and the albedo layer (inner layer of the peel), which is normally white, turns a dark color. Excessively rapid warming of refrigerated fruit results in condensation and spoilage, and excessively high temperatures render the grapefruit highly impact-sensitive and susceptible to mold.

Freshliance Fresh Tag 1 single use USB temperature data logger is an ideal choice for grapefruits temperature monitoring during cold chain logistics. Freshliance Fresh Tag 1 single use usb temperature data logger comes with a compact design to save space during transportation. You can place these temperature data loggers with your grapefruits cargo in ships, trucks or airplanes. Our Fresh Tag 1 single use usb temperature data logger has a variety of models to cover 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, or even 180 day trips to meet the concrete needs of various applications. Moreover, this USB temperature sensor is equipped with red, green and yellow indicators, which can indicate its alarm, ok and fault status. After the trip the completed, you can tear off its plastic bag, and plug it into the computer. The report with graph and table will be automatically generated. This report will be the necessary evidence for the product owner and the cold chain carrier if the cold chain performance objection is required.