Display considerations
| Rate of water loss* | Benefit of point of sale packaging** | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian leafy - buk choy | Very high | High |
| Asian leafy - choy sum | Very high | High |
| Asian leafy − gai lan | Very high | High |
| Asian leafy − pak choy | Very high | High |
| Asian leafy − wombok | High | Moderate |
| Baby spinach | Very high | Very high |
| Beans | High | High |
| Broccoli | Very high | Moderate |
| Brussels sprout | High | Moderate |
| Cabbage | Low | Low |
| Capsicum − green | Low | Low |
| Capsicum − red | Low | Low |
| Carrot | Very high | High |
| Cauliflower | Moderate | Moderate |
| Celery | Moderate | High |
| Cucumber – green field | Low | Low |
| Cucumber − Lebanese | Moderate | High |
| Eggplant | Low | Low |
| Green onions | High | Moderate |
| Kale | Very high | High |
| Leek | Moderate | Low |
| Lettuce − hearting | Moderate | Moderate |
| Lettuce − loose leaf | Very high | High |
| Parsnip | Very high | High |
| Pea, edible pod | High | Moderate |
| Pumpkin | Low | Low |
| Rocket | Very high | Very high |
| Silverbeet | Very high | High |
| Squash (pattypan) | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sweet corn (de-husked) High Very | High | Very high |
| Sweetpotato | Low | Low |
| Zucchini | Moderate | Moderate |
* Rate of water loss indicates the approximate rate of moisture loss (% initial weight per day) for
unprotected product at 5°C + 80% RH, based on storage trial data.
Low = <0.7% /day; Moderate = 0.7 to 1.2%. /day; High = 1.2 to 1.6%. /day; Very high = >1.6%. /day.
** Benefit of POS packaging is defined as the potential extension of the time product can be
displayed at ambient temperatures without major quality loss (shelf life).
• Low = little or no benefit;
• Moderate = shelf life slightly increased to doubled;
• High = shelf life approximately tripled;
• Very high = shelf life more than tripled.
unprotected product at 5°C + 80% RH, based on storage trial data.
Low = <0.7% /day; Moderate = 0.7 to 1.2%. /day; High = 1.2 to 1.6%. /day; Very high = >1.6%. /day.
** Benefit of POS packaging is defined as the potential extension of the time product can be
displayed at ambient temperatures without major quality loss (shelf life).
• Low = little or no benefit;
• Moderate = shelf life slightly increased to doubled;
• High = shelf life approximately tripled;
• Very high = shelf life more than tripled.