Lifepack® MAP Bag
Plantain
Musa spp. (AAB / ABB groups)
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) plantain MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and slows the ripening process, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
Up to 6 weeks (green) at 10 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
7–10 days once ripening begins
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 2–5% · CO2 2–5% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended green shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained peel colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness once ripening begins
- Reduced handling and sorting costs from
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots premature yellowing
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Reduced dehydration and shrivelling
- Individual pallets removable without disturbing CA