In cold stores for organic products, such as fruits and vegetables, the humidity is kept very high, to avoid deterioration and weight loss. The aim is in fact to avoid the loss of water from the foodstuff and consequently changes not only in the weight, but also in the appearance, nutrition and other characteristics – ultimately the quality of the product.

The main task of the humidification system is to make up for the moisture that condenses on the evaporators in the cooling system; without this, the air would become dry very quickly, causing deterioration of the foodstuffs.

Recommended temperature and humidity values for different fruits and vegetables: