Lifepack® MAP Bag
Chicory (French Endive)
Cichorium intybus
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) French endive MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
3–4 weeks at 0–2 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at 10 °C
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–4% · CO2 4–5% · RH 95–100%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained white colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness
- Reduced dehydration, weight loss and dehydrated
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots leaves
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Inhibition of leaf-margin browning
- Prolonging freshness after harvest