MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING
OF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
MASUD ALAM
SLIET, PUNJAB
INTRODUCTION
• One of the food preservation methods that maintain the natural
quality of food products in addition to extending the storage life.
• MAP is the fastest growing method of food preservation at the
expense of more traditional methods such as retorting and
freezing.
• The shelf life of the packaged products can be extended by 50–
200% by using MAP.
WHY MAP?
• Because it provides extended shelf life with minimal/no deterioration in taste, texture or
nutritional value of the food.
• This is in contrast to methods such as freezing, canning (i.e. heating) and the use of
chemical preservatives, all of which have the potential to significantly change some
aspect of the product.
• For example, frozen soft fruit will generally collapse and lose its structure on defrosting,
canned vegetables often show colour changes and chemical preservatives such as salt and
dilute ethanoic acid (vinegar) undoubtedly change the taste experience for the consumer.
In contrast, MAP can result in none of these negative effects, delivering to the consumer
food that remains in its original ‘fresh’ condition, with minimal use of preservatives.
MAP
• Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a packaging system that
involves changing the gaseous atmosphere surrounding a food
product inside a pack, and employing packaging materials and
formats with an appropriate level of gas barrier to maintain the
changed atmosphere at an acceptable level for preservation of the
food.
SOURCE: Trends in Packaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving Consumer
Goods (FMCG), 2013
Principle
• Depleted O2 and/or enriched CO2 levels reduce respiration and decrease
ethylene production, inhibit or delay enzymatic reactions, alleviate
physiological disorders and preserve the product from quality losses
• Used to delay deterioration of foods that are not sterile and whose
enzymatic systems may still be operative.
• With the exception of baked goods, MAP is always used in association with
chill temperatures.
• Chill temperatures are usually taken as −1°C to +7°C.
Objective
• To achieve the equilibrium concentration of O2 and CO2 within the package and
within shortest possible time because of the interaction of the produce, the
package, the external atmosphere.
• And these concentration lies within the desired level required for maximum
possible storage life of the commodity.
• The equilibrium concentration of O2 and CO2 achieved within the package for a
packaging system needs to be remained constant throughout the period of storage
to continue respiration rate and all metabolic process rate at a minimum possible
rate for maintaining freshness and extending the shelf life of stored commodity.
PROCESS FLOWCHART OF MAP
MAP methods
PASSIVE ACTIVE
• MA conditions can passively
evolve within a hermetically
sealed package as consequences
of a commodity’s respiration,
i.e, O2 consumption & CO2
evolution.
• Respiration & diffusion
characteristics of commodity,
film characteristics &
permeability, equilibrium gas
concentrations, external factors.
• Pulling a sight vacuum and
replacing a package with
desired mixture of CO2, O2 and
N2.
• A beneficial equilibrium
atmosphere with a desired
mixture may be established
more quickly than a passively
generated.
MAP gases
• Normal composition of air is 78.08% N2, 20.95% O2, 0.93% argon
(Ar), 0.03% CO2 and traces of other gases in lower concentrations.
a) CARBON DIOXIDE – bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties
b) OXYGEN – either excluded or level set as low as possible
c) NITROGEN – retards growth of aerobic microbe spoilage
“Inert” gases such as Argon are being used commercially for a wide
range of products.
• Gases can be used either single or in combination.
Gas mixtures
1) For inert packaging ( N2 )
2) For O2 sensitive products ( CO2/N2 or O2/CO2/N2 )
3) For respiring products ( CO2 or O2 )
Vacuum packaging
• Complete removal of air from the package
prior to sealing.
• Refrigeration increases the shelf life
• Inhibits the growth of aerobic bacteria
or fungi
• Prevents the evaporation of volatile
components
• Packaging materials - PA / PE
Innovation in MAP films
• Polymeric films like laminated or coextruded materials
consisting of blends of LLDPE, LDPE or OPP with EVA
copolymer.
• Recent development includes antioxidant active films, micro-
perforated films, nano-active films, carbon nanotubes
Equipment used
VFFS
HFFS
1) Form fill seal
2) Thermo forming machine
3) Chamber machine 4) Snorkel machine
WORKING PRINCIPLE OF VACUUM PACKAGING
Recent advances in MAP
Future trends of MAP for fresh produce
• Amongst various packaging technology MAP has the greatest
potential to reach heights.
• As a demand of fresh produce is increasing, innovation in MAP will
increase.
• This can be achieved by maintaining a balance between the
manufacturers demand for cost and consumers desire for healthier
fresh produce.
• Additional study is required on convenient gases, advance MAP
technology, better films and new implementation methods to meet
the demands for fresh produce.
• Combining MAP with other technologies is the subject of new research.
• Natural environments interests should be protected and pollution reduction
must be achieved by incorporating nano active films in MAP.
• Mathematical models in MAP should be analysed to predict respiration rate,
shelf life, microbial growth and gas permeability.
REFERENCES
• Trends in Packaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving
Consumer Goods (FMCG),Markets, Materials and Technologies;
Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition-
2013
• Robertson, G. L. (1998). Food packaging: principles and practice (Vol. 6).
CRC press.
• Ahvenainen, R. (Ed.). (2003). Novel food packaging techniques. Elsevier.
• Church, N. (1994). Developments in modified-atmosphere packaging
and related technologies. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 5(11),
345-352.
• Soliva-Fortuny, R. C., & Martı́n-Belloso, O. (2003). New advances in
extending the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits: a review. Trends in Food
Science & Technology, 14(9), 341–353.
• Christian Ghidelli & María B. Pérez-Gago (2016): Recent advances in
modified atmosphere packaging and edible coatings to maintain quality
of freshcut fruits and vegetables, Critical Reviews in Food Science and
Nutrition.
• Advances In Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of Fresh Produce
by Devon Zagory, Devon Zagory & Associates, Davis, CA
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging Of Fruits And Vegetables: Adel
A.Kader, Devon Zagory & Eduardo L. Kerbel, Department of pomology,
University of California.
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging Of Fruits And Vegetables for Extending
Shelf-life: Shukadev Mangaraj1,2* . Tridib kumar Goswami1
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods Emrah Kirtil, Mete
Kilercioglu, and Mecit Halil Oztop, Middle East Technical University,
Ankara, Turkey
• Application of Modified Atmosphere Packaging as a safety approach to
fresh-cut fruits and vegetables Oliveira, M.a, Abadias, M.b*, Usall, J.b,
Torres, R.b, Teixidó, N.b, Viñas, I.a
• Modified atmosphere packaging and other active packaging systems for
food, beverages and other fast- moving consumer goods A. Emblem,
London College of Fashion, UK
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging Technology :A Review Ivor J Church*
and Anthony L Parsons Faculty of Cultural and Education Studies, Leeds
Metropolitan University, Calverley Street, Leeds, LSl3HE, UK
• Parry, R. T. (Ed.). (2012). Principles and applications of modified
atmosphere packaging of foods. Springer Science & Business Media.
• Present status and trends in innovations in packaging for food, beverages
and other fast- moving consumer goods N. Farmer, Consultant, UK
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging for fruits and vegetables

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    MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OFFRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES MASUD ALAM SLIET, PUNJAB
  • 2.
    INTRODUCTION • One ofthe food preservation methods that maintain the natural quality of food products in addition to extending the storage life. • MAP is the fastest growing method of food preservation at the expense of more traditional methods such as retorting and freezing. • The shelf life of the packaged products can be extended by 50– 200% by using MAP.
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    WHY MAP? • Becauseit provides extended shelf life with minimal/no deterioration in taste, texture or nutritional value of the food. • This is in contrast to methods such as freezing, canning (i.e. heating) and the use of chemical preservatives, all of which have the potential to significantly change some aspect of the product. • For example, frozen soft fruit will generally collapse and lose its structure on defrosting, canned vegetables often show colour changes and chemical preservatives such as salt and dilute ethanoic acid (vinegar) undoubtedly change the taste experience for the consumer. In contrast, MAP can result in none of these negative effects, delivering to the consumer food that remains in its original ‘fresh’ condition, with minimal use of preservatives.
  • 4.
    MAP • Modified atmospherepackaging (MAP) is a packaging system that involves changing the gaseous atmosphere surrounding a food product inside a pack, and employing packaging materials and formats with an appropriate level of gas barrier to maintain the changed atmosphere at an acceptable level for preservation of the food. SOURCE: Trends in Packaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), 2013
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    Principle • Depleted O2and/or enriched CO2 levels reduce respiration and decrease ethylene production, inhibit or delay enzymatic reactions, alleviate physiological disorders and preserve the product from quality losses • Used to delay deterioration of foods that are not sterile and whose enzymatic systems may still be operative. • With the exception of baked goods, MAP is always used in association with chill temperatures. • Chill temperatures are usually taken as −1°C to +7°C.
  • 6.
    Objective • To achievethe equilibrium concentration of O2 and CO2 within the package and within shortest possible time because of the interaction of the produce, the package, the external atmosphere. • And these concentration lies within the desired level required for maximum possible storage life of the commodity. • The equilibrium concentration of O2 and CO2 achieved within the package for a packaging system needs to be remained constant throughout the period of storage to continue respiration rate and all metabolic process rate at a minimum possible rate for maintaining freshness and extending the shelf life of stored commodity.
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    MAP methods PASSIVE ACTIVE •MA conditions can passively evolve within a hermetically sealed package as consequences of a commodity’s respiration, i.e, O2 consumption & CO2 evolution. • Respiration & diffusion characteristics of commodity, film characteristics & permeability, equilibrium gas concentrations, external factors. • Pulling a sight vacuum and replacing a package with desired mixture of CO2, O2 and N2. • A beneficial equilibrium atmosphere with a desired mixture may be established more quickly than a passively generated.
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    MAP gases • Normalcomposition of air is 78.08% N2, 20.95% O2, 0.93% argon (Ar), 0.03% CO2 and traces of other gases in lower concentrations. a) CARBON DIOXIDE – bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties b) OXYGEN – either excluded or level set as low as possible c) NITROGEN – retards growth of aerobic microbe spoilage “Inert” gases such as Argon are being used commercially for a wide range of products. • Gases can be used either single or in combination.
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    Gas mixtures 1) Forinert packaging ( N2 ) 2) For O2 sensitive products ( CO2/N2 or O2/CO2/N2 ) 3) For respiring products ( CO2 or O2 )
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    Vacuum packaging • Completeremoval of air from the package prior to sealing. • Refrigeration increases the shelf life • Inhibits the growth of aerobic bacteria or fungi • Prevents the evaporation of volatile components • Packaging materials - PA / PE
  • 13.
    Innovation in MAPfilms • Polymeric films like laminated or coextruded materials consisting of blends of LLDPE, LDPE or OPP with EVA copolymer. • Recent development includes antioxidant active films, micro- perforated films, nano-active films, carbon nanotubes
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    3) Chamber machine4) Snorkel machine
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    WORKING PRINCIPLE OFVACUUM PACKAGING
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    Future trends ofMAP for fresh produce • Amongst various packaging technology MAP has the greatest potential to reach heights. • As a demand of fresh produce is increasing, innovation in MAP will increase. • This can be achieved by maintaining a balance between the manufacturers demand for cost and consumers desire for healthier fresh produce. • Additional study is required on convenient gases, advance MAP technology, better films and new implementation methods to meet the demands for fresh produce.
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    • Combining MAPwith other technologies is the subject of new research. • Natural environments interests should be protected and pollution reduction must be achieved by incorporating nano active films in MAP. • Mathematical models in MAP should be analysed to predict respiration rate, shelf life, microbial growth and gas permeability.
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    REFERENCES • Trends inPackaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG),Markets, Materials and Technologies; Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition- 2013 • Robertson, G. L. (1998). Food packaging: principles and practice (Vol. 6). CRC press. • Ahvenainen, R. (Ed.). (2003). Novel food packaging techniques. Elsevier. • Church, N. (1994). Developments in modified-atmosphere packaging and related technologies. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 5(11), 345-352.
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    • Soliva-Fortuny, R.C., & Martı́n-Belloso, O. (2003). New advances in extending the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits: a review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 14(9), 341–353. • Christian Ghidelli & María B. Pérez-Gago (2016): Recent advances in modified atmosphere packaging and edible coatings to maintain quality of freshcut fruits and vegetables, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. • Advances In Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of Fresh Produce by Devon Zagory, Devon Zagory & Associates, Davis, CA • Modified Atmosphere Packaging Of Fruits And Vegetables: Adel A.Kader, Devon Zagory & Eduardo L. Kerbel, Department of pomology, University of California.
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    • Modified AtmospherePackaging Of Fruits And Vegetables for Extending Shelf-life: Shukadev Mangaraj1,2* . Tridib kumar Goswami1 • Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods Emrah Kirtil, Mete Kilercioglu, and Mecit Halil Oztop, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey • Application of Modified Atmosphere Packaging as a safety approach to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables Oliveira, M.a, Abadias, M.b*, Usall, J.b, Torres, R.b, Teixidó, N.b, Viñas, I.a • Modified atmosphere packaging and other active packaging systems for food, beverages and other fast- moving consumer goods A. Emblem, London College of Fashion, UK
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    • Modified AtmospherePackaging Technology :A Review Ivor J Church* and Anthony L Parsons Faculty of Cultural and Education Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University, Calverley Street, Leeds, LSl3HE, UK • Parry, R. T. (Ed.). (2012). Principles and applications of modified atmosphere packaging of foods. Springer Science & Business Media. • Present status and trends in innovations in packaging for food, beverages and other fast- moving consumer goods N. Farmer, Consultant, UK
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