date:Mar 15, 2013
sure a smooth cut.
The work area in which this is done, should be kept at 10C (50F)
Second Hydrocooling
After sorting and bunching, the asparagus should be hydrocooled for a second time until the central bunches in the crates/boxes reach 1C (34F). Shower hydrocooling of asparagus bunches stacked in plastic crates/boxes is preferable.
The water should be disinfected as before.
Drainage
Following hydrocooling, the asparagus should be left in cold storage at 0.5-1.5oC (33-35F) for 30-60 minutes