STORAGE

It is recommended to store the pecans in separate stores of other products since due to its nature, the pecan tends to absorb strong odors causing a damage to its flavor and color.
naturaleza la nuez puede absorber el olor de otros productos.

CONSERVATION SITE

For conservation, the pecan should be kept refrigerated to prevent the development of
rancidity and for maximum durability of the product, stored at a temperature not higher than 4.4 ° C
(40 ° Fahrenheit) and at a relative humidity between 45% - 65%.

The storage of the pecan in refrigeration allows us to conserve it and maintain it in good condition before consumption. Avoiding the development of microorganisms (pests), oxidation process in the oil of the nut (rancidity) and color change.

Before using the nut as raw material it is important that once it is removed from the cooling it is left to rest to allow a stabilization process at room temperature.

In the case of domestic consumption, it is important to consider that when the pecan is stored in refrigeration, an airtight package is used, to prevent the humidity and odors of the other foods that could be stored in the same place from being penetrated or absorbed in the product.

The continuity of care in the pecan by the distributor and the final consumer can guarantee a product in good condition until consumption.

The product must be transported to its destination in optimal conditions, in such a way that the damage to the product and the risks of biological, chemical and physical contamination thereof are minimized. For this, the following considerations must be taken into account at least: transport free of moisture and foreign material, transport free of odors that alter the pecan's own taste and preferably closed transport.