Lifepack® MAP Bag
Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) butternut squash MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
Up to 6 months at 12–15 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
1–2 weeks at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–5% · CO2 5–10% · RH 50–70%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained colour distribution
- Maintained freshness and firmness
- Reduced dehydration, preventing weight loss
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Inhibition of chilling injury and pitting
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA