Project Description
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) for Cucumbers
Lifepack® breathable bags and liners for fresh produce preserves cucumber quality and freshness during prolonged storage and shipment by-
- Preserving glossy green color, field fresh flavor and nutritional value
- Minimizing dehydration which reduces weight loss and preserves firmness
- Preventing decay
Lifepack® Added Value
- Higher profitability due to less waste in the supply chain
- Reduced logistic costs due to viability of sea and land transport over air freight
- Market expansion enabled through prolonged cold storage
- 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.
Cucumbers Storage Life
15 days at 8 °C
Cucumbers Shelf Life
4 days at 20 °C