Lifepack® MAP Bag
Prickly Pear
Opuntia spp.
Lifepack MA-MH (Modified Atmosphere / Modified Humidity) prickly pear MAP bag. MAP maintains high humidity and prolongs senescence, thus keeping the product fresher and firmer for longer.
4–8 weeks at 5 °C
Shelf life — cold chain
5–7 days at ambient
Shelf life — ambient
Recommended atmosphere
O2 2% · CO2 2–5% · RH 90–95%
Key benefits
- Extended shelf life for longer storage and
- Maintained colour and firmness distribution
- Maintained freshness and texture
- Reduced dehydration, preventing weight loss and
- Inhibition of storage mould and rots scale wilting
- Higher profitability due to reduced wastage
- Inhibition of flesh discolouration
- Prolonging freshness after harvest