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MAP: Fruits and Vegetables
The increase in year-round consumer demand for fruit and vegetables at high quality freshness presents both challenges and opportunities for producers and processors alike. Care should be taken to handle products hygienically and gently during harvesting, storage, preparation, packaging and distribution to ensure they are maintained in the correct environment through the supply chain.
Gas Mix
BOC's dedicated field and in-house specialists have in-depth knowledge of the solution options available to you. We will work with you to develop the right gas mixture for the product packed.
The following table outlines typical gas mixtures for your products:
Recommended gas mixtures for fruits and vegetables| Product | Gas mixture | Gas / product volume | Typical shelf-life: Air | Typical shelf-life: MAP | Storage temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | 5% O2 + 5-20% CO2 + 75-90% N2 | 100-200ml / 100g prod. | 2-5 days | 5-8 days | 3-5 °C |
| Fresh cut salad mix | 5% O2 + 5-20% CO2 + 75-90% N2 | 100-200ml / 100g prod. | 2-5 days | 5-8 days | 3-5 °C |
| Pre-peeled potatoes | 40-60% CO2 + 40-60% N2 | 100-200ml / 100g prod. | 0.5 hours | 10 days | 3-5 °C |
MAPAX brings you a full range of tailored solutions to meet the requirements of the Food packing industries. Our BOC specialists can hep recommend the most suitable gas, equipment and safety products for your process, site and employees.
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