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