Project Description
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) for Tomatoes
Lifepack® MA/MH packaging for tomatoes preserves quality and freshness during storage and shipment by
- Retaining firmness and taste
- Reducing dehydration and weight loss
Lifepack® Added Value
- Prolongs storage and shelf life
- Reduces waste in the supply chain
- Facilitates transportation by land and sea
- Facilitates market expansion
- Permeability with temperature,
- Increased gas diffusion by using micro perforations
- Machinability
- High printability,
- Sealing integrity,
- High clarity
Lifepack® Modified Atmosphere Packaging Solutions
Lifepack® Modified Atmosphere Bags inhibit pitting, which is a postharvest disorder seen in prolonged storage.
Lifepack® modified atmosphere bags inhibit the development of spoilage caused by the main postharvest pathogens botrytis cinerea (gray mold) and monilin fructicola (brown rot).
Lifepack® Modified Atmosphere Bags prevent water loss and wilting by maintaining a high humidity environment of 90-95% relative humidity.
Lifepack® modified atmosphere bags maintain the firmness of the product, which is essential for commercialization in international markets.
Lifepack® modified atmosphere bags inhibit post-harvest spoilage and physiological disorders.
Lifepack® modified atmosphere bags preserve the natural color of the product.
Tomatoes Storage Life
14 days at 10 °C
Tomatoes Shelf Life
3 days at 20 °C