Lifepack® MAP Bag
Carrot
Daucus carota
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) carrot MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
6–7 weeks at 0 °C (32 °F)
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 1–5% · CO2 3–4% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
- Reduced dehydration and shrivelling
- Inhibition of regrowth, shoots and rootlets
- Maintained fresh, green tops
- Inhibition of top yellowing and carotene loss
- Prolonging senescence
- Maintained freshness and firmness
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage