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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.

Tomato
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 ambientShelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–5% · CO2 0–3% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
  • Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
  • Inhibition of the ripening process
  • Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA
  • Reduced dehydration and shrivelling
  • Maintained colour and firmness
  • Maintained freshness and acidity
  • Inhibition of storage mould and rots
  • Higher profitability due to reduced wastage