The Use Of Controlled Atmosphere Chambers To Conduct Successful Experiments


 Ever questioned how your favorite fruits manage to stay so fresh for so long? It's all owing to the controlled atmosphere chamber, a fantastic piece of technology. Blue Ice India, a top producer of controlled environment chambers that have transformed the preservation industry, is the brains behind this miracle.

History: From Concept to Execution

The idea of food preservation was reexamined in the 1990s by a group of progressive people working at Fruit Control Equipment.

The Vision: Replicating and managing the natural settings in which fruits may be kept fresh for a long time was the solution. Their goal was to use human intellect to improve nature's process.

The Procedure: They carefully recorded their findings, made adjustments, and improved their methods as they worked their way through the maze of testing and study.

The Result: This persistent effort gave rise to the Blue Ice India technique, a technology that has completely altered how we preserve fruit.

Why use chambers with a controlled atmosphere?

One question that may arise in the context of fruit preservation is: Why do we require controlled environment chambers? There are certain disadvantages to using conventional storage techniques.

On the other hand, Controlled Atmosphere Chambers are revolutionary. They act as fruit time capsules, delaying the ripening of the fruit. These chambers adjust the temperature, humidity, and gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide to provide environments that keep fruit fresh for a long time.

How Does the Approach Operate?

Consider the Blue Ice India technique as two key moves in a well-choreographed ballet, each of which is essential to the durability and freshness of the preserved fruits.

The First Stress Phase: The fruits go through a similar process to how humans feel a little stressed out before a major event. To get the fruits ready for the following step, this phase entails putting them under a little amount of oxygen stress.

Fruits can unwind in a cold, low-oxygen environment during the ultra-low oxygen phase. Here, the metabolic processes of the fruits slow down, delaying ripening and ensuring they remain fresh for a longer time.

This technique's charm resides in its accuracy.

Unmasking the Technology: The Tools that Make it Possible

The method sounds intriguing, but what brings this magic to life are the controlled atmosphere chambers and the technology they house. Here's a quick peek behind the curtain.

CO2-scrubbers: These devices act like vigilant security guards, monitoring and controlling the carbon dioxide levels in the chamber. They ensure that CO2 levels are just right, neither too high nor too low.

O2 scrubbers: The oxygen levels within the chamber are also closely monitored and regulated. O2 scrubbers help maintain a low-oxygen environment ideal for slowing down fruit ripening.

Ethylene converters: As fruits ripen, they emit a gas called ethylene. For fruits that are sensitive to this gas, ethylene converters are the heroes that prevent them from ripening too soon.

Control system: This is the command center of the operation. It measures and regulates O2 and CO2 levels and operates the scrubbers and the ethylene converter.

Humidification system: Just as we need a moisturizer to keep our skin from drying out, fruits need a certain level of moisture too. The humidification system ensures the relative humidity in the chamber is at an optimal level.

In a nutshell, the Controlled Atmosphere Chambers by Blue Ice India are like five-star hotels for fruits, providing them with the perfect environment to stay fresh for longer.

The Blue Ice India Journey

Here at Blue Ice India, we are more than just providers of controlled atmosphere chambers. Our journey tells a story of relentless innovation, commitment to sustainability, and a comprehensive approach to cold chain management. Our passion has always been to use technology to preserve food for future generations. 

We bring to the table over 18 years of experience, reflecting our deep-rooted dedication to this field. And it's not just us who believe in our vision - our delighted customer base and the professional accolades we've received over the years attest to our success.


Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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