Lifepack® MAP Bag
Banana
Musa spp.
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) banana MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and slows the ripening process, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
2–4 weeks at 13–14 °C in air; up to 4–6 weeks under CA
Shelf life — cold chain
3–7 days once ripening begins
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 2–5% · CO2 2–5% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained peel colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness during transit
- Inhibition of premature ripening
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Reduced dehydration and shrivelling