Procedure for processing Fresh Durian in preparation for packaging?
- To be exported to region, durian must adhere to hygiene standards, have an extended shelf life, and be packaged appropriately to protect the fruit during international shipping.
- Durian pulps and whole durians with shells are usually frozen and vacuum sealed.
- Vacuum packaging, vacuum skin packaging (VSP), and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) are the preferred durian packaging types.
- Packaging machines for these packing types are designed for varying production capacities.
The industry norm packaging for durian is by corrugated boxes, drums or foil sealed bags, chipboard and also bottling/tetra pack.
-Corrugated boxes – for fresh or vacuumed commodities
-Drums or Foil sealed bags – for Coffee, Tea and etc.
-Chipboard – for processed food and beverage
-Bottling/Tetra Pack – alternative to canning