Lifepack® MAP Bag
Papaya
Carica papaya
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) papaya MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and slows the ripening process, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
4–6 weeks (green) at 8 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
5–9 days once ripening begins
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 2–5% · CO2 5–8% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended green shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness once ripening begins
- Slowing of the ripening process in transit
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Reduced handling and sorting costs from
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage premature yellowing
- Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA