Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

All the fresh fruits & vegetables and freshherbs continue to breathe, in other words respire after they have been harvested as well. They consumes oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water vapour while respiring. To provide this system and keeping these packaged products fresh, it should be reduced the respiration rate as soon as possible without harming the quality of the product (its taste, aroma, texture and appearance). Firstly,  it should be started to reduce respiration rate by reducing temperature. The main logic of using MAP is reduced levels of oxygen and increased levels of carbon dioxide. However, this process is so hazardous. if there is too little oxygen in the packaging atmosphere, this process could be caused problem that called anaerobic respiration. This problem will be caused to unwanted tastes, odours and spoilage in the product. Also, excessively high carbon dioxide could  damage some kind of product.  The packaging material used for fruit and vegetables have especially and most particularly permeable and breathable features. If the products are sealed in an air proof package, oxygen will  decline soon and undesirable anaerobic conditions could develop. On the other hand when the material is too poriferous, the modified atmosphere will escape out and will be no get benefit.

The aim of  FreshPlus® MAP  is to obtain a proper modified atmosphere for products. Here, oxygen and carbon dioxide could pass between the inside and outside of the package In this case, as the oxygen within the package is consumed, it needs to be received oxygen from outside. At the same time, a constant level of carbon dioxide should be maintained.

FreshPlus® [EMAP] MA/MH Modified Atmospere & Humidity Packing Technology

In this case, excess carbon dioxide formed within package should be evacuated to outside if necessary. Another advantage of  FreshPlus® MAP  modified atmosphere is that it reduces the hormone ethylene which is produced by the fruit, vegetables and freshherbs.

 

This product is made of Polyethylene (PE)

 

We have also started the production of biodegradable and compostable bags

FreshPlus® [Biodegradable] OxoBio MAP

FreshPlus® [Compostable] ComBio MAP

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

Apple – Fuji

Apple – Gala

Apple – Golden

Apple – Granny

Apricot

Cherry

Plums

Garlic Fresh

Mushrooms

Fresh Onion

Basil

Chervil

Chives

Coriander

Dill

Lovage

Melissa Plants

Mint

Parsley

Red Basil

Rosemary

Rucola

Sage

Savory

Sorrel

Red Basil

Thyme