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Lifepack® MAP Bag

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

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

Lettuce
3–4 weeks at 0–2 °CShelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at 10 °CShelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 1–3% · CO2 <5% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
  • Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
  • Reduced dehydration and outer-leaf shrivelling
  • Inhibition of chilling injury and water-soaking
  • Inhibition of yellowing of leaves
  • Maintained colour and firmness
  • Maintained freshness and crispness
  • Inhibition of storage mould and rots
  • Higher profitability due to reduced wastage