Lifepack® MAP Bag
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) tomato MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and slows the ripening process, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
1–3 weeks at 10–12.5 °C (mature-green up to 6 weeks pre-ripening under CA)
Shelf life — cold chain
4–7 days at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–5% · CO2 0–3% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness and acidity
- 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