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Lifepack® MAP Bag

Celery

Apium graveolens

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

Celery
4–6 weeks at 0–2 °CShelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at 10 °CShelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 2–4% · CO2 3–5% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
  • Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
  • Reduced dehydration, weight loss and limpness
  • Inhibition of stalk and leaf yellowing
  • Inhibition of chilling injury and water-soaking
  • Maintained freshness and firmness
  • Maintained crisp texture
  • Inhibition of storage mould and rots
  • Higher profitability due to reduced wastage