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Picking
Mushrooms picked in growing rooms (temperature 17 – 18°C).
Gloves used for hygiene purposes. |
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Pre-chill
All mushrooms transferred to pre-chill room.
Temperature from 17 – 18 degrees to 2 – 4°C.
Hybernation stage (growth stops).
Long storage period. |
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Packing
During packing, temperature from 2°C to 12°C.
Packing process lasts average 5 minutes.
Gloves used for hygiene purposes. |
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Storage
Packed mushrooms move to store room (back to 2°C).
Remain in storage for between 8 – 20 hours before delivery. |
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Delivery
Truck temperature measured before loading – must be 2°C.
Loading must be quick & efficient to keep the cold chain. |
