Banana Ripening Chamber

A Banana Ripening Chamber is a specially designed temperature- and humidity-controlled room that enables scientific, safe, and uniform ripening of bananas. Unlike traditional methods (such as using calcium carbide, which is harmful and banned), modern ripening chambers use natural ethylene gas in a controlled environment to ensure bananas develop their uniform yellow color, sweetness, aroma, and shelf life without compromising food safety.

• Bananas are harvested green to withstand transportation.
   
• Natural ripening takes too long and is inconsistent.
   
• Unsafe ripening methods (like carbide) cause health hazards.
   
• A controlled ripening chamber ensures:
  ✅ Faster ripening
  ✅ Uniform color and taste
  ✅ Longer marketable shelf life
  ✅ Compliance with FSSAI and international standards
   

• Temperature: 16°C to 18°C (for controlled ripening)
   
• Relative Humidity: 90% – 95% (to avoid shrinkage and weight loss)
   
• Ethylene Gas Concentration: 100 – 150 ppm (safe, natural ripening agent)
   
• Air Circulation: Uniform cooling and gas distribution inside the chamber
   

1. Insulated PUF/PIR Panels – Maintain consistent temperature and reduce energy loss.
    
2. Refrigeration System – Designed for precise temperature & humidity control.
    
3. Ethylene Gas System – Fully automated ethylene dosing for safe ripening.
    
4. Air Distribution System – Ensures uniform ripening of all bananas in the chamber.
    
5. Smart Control Panel – Digital/PLC-based control for temperature, humidity, and ethylene levels.
    
6. Hygienic Interiors – Food-grade construction, easy to clean, and bacteria-free.
    
7. Flexible Capacity – Chambers can be built for 5 MT to 500 MT storage.
    
8. Safety & Compliance – Meets international food safety regulations (FSSAI, HACCP, Codex).
    

• Fruit Traders & Distributors – For bulk banana ripening.
   
• Supermarkets & Retail Chains – To supply ready-to-sell bananas.
   
• Cold Storage Operators – To add ripening chambers as a value-added service.
   
• Exporters – For quality-controlled ripening before international shipment.
   

✅ Uniform ripening with natural yellow color.

✅ Better taste, aroma, and market appeal.

✅ Longer shelf life compared to open ripening.

✅ Safe and chemical-free ripening (health-friendly).

✅ Reduces post-harvest losses and improves profitability.

✅ Enhances customer satisfaction and export quality compliance.