Lemon Storage
Lemons, known for their sensitivity and high vitamin C content, require carefully controlled storage conditions from the moment they are harvested. Proper lemon storage preserves their freshness, color, aroma, and juiciness, ensuring that lemons reach the market in the best possible condition. To store lemons effectively, controlled atmosphere cold storage are essential. It is crucial to remove the CO₂ released by the lemons and to precisely regulate the humidity inside the storage area. Lemon storage are specifically designed to maintain the fruit’s natural color while preventing moisture loss and spoilage caused by microorganisms or temperature fluctuations. The main purpose of lemon storage is to extend shelf life, minimize post-harvest losses, allow controlled ripening, and preserve market value. Under ideal conditions, lemons can be safely stored for several months while maintaining their bright yellow color, firmness, and refreshing citrus aroma.
How Lemon Cold Room Should Be?
When purchasing an lemon cold storage facility, it’s certainly crucial to consider these factors. Being an expert and experienced engineer isn’t enough. It’s crucial to understand the apple, the field, and experience the conditions. At ESADPANEL, we’re deeply involved in fruit and vegetable products. We’ve listened to our farmers, the most important elements of the supply chain. We’re meeting with fruit and vegetable producers and sharing these experiences with the world.
When designing a lemon cold room, it’s essential to understand the respiration characteristics of the fruit. Lemons continue to breathe after harvest, consuming oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide and heat. Without proper temperature and humidity control, this process can cause color fading, softening, or mold growth.
A well-designed system ensures the right balance of temperature (8–12°C) and humidity (85–95%), supported by efficient air circulation and ventilation.In controlled atmosphere rooms, oxygen and CO₂ levels are monitored, allowing the storage life to be extended up to 4–6 months.
8°C
RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE
%90
REQUIRED
HUMIDITY
0.86
Kcal / Kg°C
COOLING TEMP°C
0.45
Kcal / Kg°C
FREEZING TEMP°C
-1°C
GOODS OF
FREEZING HEAT°C
Above values may have some specific changes on type of product and desired solution. Contact with ESADPANEL for more.
Maintaining the moisture content of lemons in lemon cold storage is crucial. During long-term storage, preserving the lemon’s firmness, bright color, and market value depends on maintaining this moisture balance. The most critical factor in a lemon cold room system is harvesting the fruits at the right maturity stage. Lemon producers classify their products by evaluating several parameters, including size, color, defects, and weight. Thanks to barcode and traceability systems, consumers can access detailed information such as the lemon’s origin, field, harvest date, and supplier. Therefore, it is recommended that only high-quality and undamaged lemons be selected for long-term storage.
It is also important to use the correct storage boxes and crates to prevent crushing or bruising. When necessary, crates with ventilation ducts help improve air circulation and cooling efficiency. The optimal storage temperature for lemons should be maintained between 8°C and 12°C, with relative humidity levels between 85% and 95%. If the temperature drops too low, lemons may freeze and lose their natural texture. If it is too high, excessive respiration can cause dehydration, softening, and mold growth.
To maintain quality, it is essential to regularly monitor, record, and report temperature, humidity, and air circulation inside the lemon cold room. A well-managed environment ensures longer shelf life, preserves freshness, and keeps lemons in perfect condition for the market.
WHAT ESADPANEL OFFERS
As both a manufacturer and a project company, we can design and manufacture turnkey apple cold storage facilities tailored to your needs. We offer our valued customers a long-term, secure food storage system. We deliver turnkey solutions to businesses, which are key components of the food chain, using our own products and team. With global refrigeration after-sales service capabilities, we serve to Africa, Europe, Asia, and the America continents.
WORLDWIDE
SHIPPING
PROJECTS
TURNKEY
500m2 LEMON STORAGE
A cold storage facility is a profitable investment. Especially if you’re skilled in the field. If you have a large space and want to design a 500m² cold room facility to start, here’s a great idea. The technical drawings and 3D design below can help you achieve your dream.
Or, we can design a custom cold storage solution specifically for your existing space.
500 M2 LEMON STORAGE
2D DRAWING
This is the lemon storage facility with the technical dimensions provided. The lemon storage above contains four different rooms. Each lemon storage has a capacity of 175 metric tons. The average daily electricity consumption is 202,4 kW. Each of these rooms is designed as 98 m² and 588 m³. The design includes a 4.5 m wide corridor for easy movement of loading and unloading equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The facility also includes an office, kitchen, and WC for staff. Of course, there could even be a truck docking area and parking lot at the front. This is within our power to achieve by utilizing the available square meters.
500 M2 LEMON STORAGE
3D RENDER
These images also show a 3D rendering of the existing plan. The cold rooms featured in the images are constructed with polyurethane-filled cold room panels and cold storage doors. Panel thicknesses can be customized from 5cm to 20cm, depending on the project. For lemon rooms, 8 cm panels are sufficient. Furthermore, the condenser units and evaporators were specifically selected for lemon cold storage. Humidifiers and damper air climate/ventilation systems have created a long-lasting lemon storage capable of storing lemons with coverin market value and crispy lemons.
8°C
WORKING
TEMPERATURE
700
TONNAGE
CAPACITY
1626
M2 OF
PANELS
BRAND OF
COMPRESSORS
464 kW
CONSUMPTION OF
ENERGY
The specified tonnage is given at full capacity. Depends on packaging and usage of total area. The specified electricity consumption is calculated based on compressor data and given of total rooms per day working 8 hours. It may depending on operating and opening conditions.All above values may have some specific changes on type of product and desired solution. Contact with ESADPANEL for more.
LEMON STORAGE PROCESSING PLANT
Lemon processing facilities are quite large and comprehensive. In these facilities, apples are collected in crates and stored. They are then washed in heated, chlorinated water in washing tanks using conveyor systems. This removes any bacteria, insects, blemishes, and other microorganisms that may be lingering on their surfaces. They are also stripped of wax, which has naturally not been sufficiently dispersed. The protective layer of wax is then reapplied, protecting against potential micro cracks. This ensures greater moisture retention and maximizes market value. Afterward, the lemons are sorted by various parameters, such as weight, color, and size, using drying and infrared cameras. They are then shipped to cold storage and, ultimately, to the end consumer.
All contents above are presented for example purposes only.
1000m2 LEMON STORAGE
There’s always a bigger option. If you need more tonnage in a cold storage facility, here’s a plan for a larger 1000m² cold room.
Your lemons can be stored in these rooms for extended periods, maintaining excellent market value.
We can even design a dedicated office, restroom, kitchen, accounting area, loading area, and parking spaces.
1000M2 LEMON STORAGE
2D DRAWING
This is the apple cold room facility with the technical dimensions provided. The lemon storage above contains six different rooms. Each lemon storage has a capacity of 235 metric tons. The average daily electricity consumption is 236 kW. Each of these rooms is designed as 133 m² and 796 m³. The design includes a 4.5 m wide corridor for easy movement of loading and unloading equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The facility also includes an office, kitchen, and WC for staff. Of course, there could even be a truck docking area and parking lot at the front. This is within our power to achieve by utilizing the available square meters.
1000M2 LEMON STORAGE
3D RENDER
These images also show a 3D rendering of the existing plan. The cold rooms featured in the images are constructed with polyurethane-filled cold room panels and cold storage doors. Panel thicknesses can be customized from 5cm to 20cm, depending on the project. For apple rooms, 8 cm panels are sufficient. Furthermore, the condenser units and evaporators were specifically selected for lemon cold storage. Humidifiers and damper air climate/ventilation systems have created a long-lasting lemon cold room capable of storing lemons with coverin market value and crispy lemons.
8°C
WORKING
TEMPERATURE
1400
TONNAGE
CAPACITY
2643
M2 OF
PANELS
BRAND OF
COMPRESSORS
726 kw
CONSUMPTION OF
ENERGY
The specified tonnage is given at full capacity. Depends on packaging and usage of total area. The specified electricity consumption is calculated based on compressor data and given of total rooms per day working 8 hours. It may depending on operating and opening conditions.All above values may have some specific changes on type of product and desired solution. Contact with ESADPANEL for more.
WE USE WORLDWIDE MATERIALS
With condenser units designed with components from world-renowned, reliable manufacturers, your cooling system is guaranteed long-term safety. The components we use in our products are available worldwide and are familiar to all refrigeration engineers and technicians.
LESS
GWP
PARTS OF
SPARE
AVAILABILITY OF
SERVICE
FOR MANY
POWER V/PH/HZ
We can design both economical and long-term systems based on the geographic location where the products will be used. We can adjust voltage, phase and hz values across a wide range of voltages, both single-phase and three-phase. We do provide it for USA, Europe and Asian markets too.
We also offer refrigerant options. While low-GWP gases can be used, common gases are also among our options.
SMALLER / LARGER
Larger or smaller, it doesn’t matter. A 10m³ cold room or a 10,000m³ cold storage is beyond the capacity of this factory. ESADPANEL is always at your service, providing the key to production with the features you desire and open to millions of customizations. Contact us for the design, production, and turnkey delivery of your cold storage facilities.
