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Originally Posted by Ace
I'm only buying Canadian apples, which led me to wonder how on earth I've been able to buy Canadian apples at the tail end of winter
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Controlled Atmosphere Storage
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Controlled atmosphere (CA) storage is a postharvest management practice based on manipulating the carbon dioxide (CO₂) and oxygen (O₂) concentration in the fruit storage environment, in combination with temperature and humidity in order to maintain the quality and increase the shelf life of stored apple fruits. O₂ and CO₂ are important for storage of almost all fruits and vegetables because they are the two primary gases in fruit respiration.
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