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Lifepack® MAP Bag

Carrot

Daucus carota

Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) carrot MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and delays senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.

Carrot
6–7 weeks at 0 °C (32 °F)Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at ambientShelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 1–5% · CO2 3–4% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
  • Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
  • Reduced dehydration and shrivelling
  • Inhibition of regrowth, shoots and rootlets
  • Maintained fresh, green tops
  • Inhibition of top yellowing and carotene loss
  • Delayed senescence
  • Maintained freshness and firmness
  • Inhibition of storage mould and rots
  • Higher profitability due to reduced wastage