Lifepack® MAP Bag
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) cucumber MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
2–3 weeks at 10–12 °C (50–54 °F)
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 3–5% · CO2 0–2% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and distribution
- Reduced dehydration and shrivelling
- Inhibition of chilling injury and water-soaking
- Inhibition of pitting
- Inhibition of yellowing
- Maintained freshness and firmness
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage