Lifepack® MAP Bag
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) lettuce MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
3–4 weeks at 0–2 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at 10 °C
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 1–3% · CO2 <5% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
- Reduced dehydration and outer-leaf shrivelling
- Inhibition of chilling injury and water-soaking
- Inhibition of yellowing of leaves
- Maintained colour and firmness
- Maintained freshness and crispness
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage