Lifepack® MAP Bag
Charentais Melon
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) Charentais melon MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and slows the ripening process, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
1–2 weeks at 3–4 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
3–5 days at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3% · CO2 10% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained aroma and sweetness distribution
- Maintained freshness and firmness
- Inhibition of the ripening process
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Reduced dehydration and shrivelling