Lifepack® MAP Bag
Chard
Beta vulgaris
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) chard MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
3–4 weeks at 0 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at 10 °C
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 1–3% · CO2 5–10% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness and crispness
- Reduced dehydration, preventing weight loss and
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots withered leaves
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Inhibition of yellowing of leaves
- Prolonging freshness after harvest