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Lifepack® MAP Bag

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

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

Eggplant
2–3 weeks at 10–12 °C (50–54 °F)Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at ambientShelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–5% · CO2 0–2% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
  • Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
  • Reduced dehydration, shrivelling and withered calyx
  • Inhibition of chilling injury and browning
  • Inhibition of pitting
  • Maintained freshness and firmness
  • Inhibition of storage mould and rots
  • Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
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