Shelf Life
The vast majority of products achieve a longer shelf life with MAP than with vacuum or skin packaging
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
A proven way to effectively extend the shelf life of your packaged food products
Packaging in a protective atmosphere has never been more relevant, given the attention on plastics and food waste. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) has its place in the debate for its ability to reduce food waste. MAP is an established technology proven to significantly slow the process of decay and extend the shelf life of packaged foods, naturally and without preservatives. It works by replacing atmospheric air with carbon dioxide, nitrogen or oxygen, either on their own or in combination, depending on the product.
Which Gases Are Used In MAP And Why?
MAP mainly involves the use of three gases naturally present in the air that we breathe: CO₂, Nitrogen and Oxygen. Have a look at this short video with our UK expert Jon Trembley to find out why.
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FOOD WASTE CALCULATORAsk the Expert
Sonia Guri
Food Technology Expert UK
"What should I declare on the label if I'm using food grade gases to package my product?"
If you use MAP you will need to state 'packaged in a protective atmosphere' on the label (Regulation (EU) 1169/2011).
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Freshline® Solutions for Plant-based Foods
Our Freshline® solutions preserve plant-based products, maintaining same taste and texture as fresh, while ensuring best shelf-life. Together -with our customers- we innovate to minimize food waste and optimise costs, delivering high-quality plant-based products.
Gases
Air Products gases, typically provided in gaseous and liquid form, enable customers in a wide range of industries to improve their environmental performance, product quality, and productivity.
Bulk Supply
Delivered by truck and stored on your site either as a liquid in cryogenic tanks or as a gas in high-pressure tubes based on your volume, desired pressure, purity level, flow rate, and operating pattern.
Cylinders & Hard Goods
The traditional solution for low-volume gas supply. Cylinders can be supplied in a full range of sizes, pressures and gas purities for a range of gases and gas mixtures. Search our extensive network of distributors in the U.S. and parts of Canada for your cylinder and hard goods supply needs.
CryoEase® Microbulk Solutions
A convenient and cost-effective solution for larger operations. CryoEase® tanks are available in a range of sizes. The CryoEase® service simplifies your gas supply by eliminating the need to handle cylinders, stock taking and ordering.
On-site Gas Generation
On-site gas generation helps sustainability-minded customers lower their carbon footprint, boost energy efficiency, increase throughput, enhance end product quality, and improve environmental performance.
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