MAP or Modified Atmosphere Packaging is a widely used technique of preservation when it comes to food packaging. MAP technology like that in a tray sealing machine is gaining more and more popularity as a method of preserving freshness and lengthening the shelf life of fresh foods - fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and more. It is a notable method of preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of various food products. So what is MAP technology? Atmospheric air is a combination of 3 elements - N2 (79%), O2 (20.96%), CO2 (0.04%) and traces of inert gases and vapour. MAP packaging, sometimes known as controlled atmosphere packaging, is the method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a package using a modified atmosphere packaging machine - usually food packages and medicines - in order to improve the shelf life of the packed products.

1. HOW DOES NICHROME'S
MAP TECHNOLOGY WORK?

2. MAP or Modified Atmosphere
Packaging is a widely used technique
of preservation when it comes to
food packaging. MAP technology like
that in a tray sealing machine is
gaining more and more popularity as
a method of preserving freshness and
lengthening the shelf life of fresh
foods - fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy
products and more.
INTRO

3. Atmospheric air is a combination of 3 elements - N2 (79%), O2 (20.96%), CO2
(0.04%) and traces of inert gases and vapour.
MAP packaging, sometimes known as controlled atmosphere packaging, is the
method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a package using a
modified atmosphere packaging machine - usually food packages and medicines -
in order to improve the shelf life of the packed products.
This technology was developed to deal with the short shelf life of certain food
products such as meat, fish, poultry and dairy in the presence of oxygen.
It is plainly obvious that a reduction in oxygen and its replacement with more
suitable gases can deter or reduce oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage.
MAP food packaging using a MAP tray sealer generally involves the lowering of the
amount of oxygen in the headspace within the package. Nitrogen - a comparatively
inert gas - or carbon dioxide can be used to replace oxygen.
The use of active techniques such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or
passive ones like designing ‘breathable films’ can be used to achieve a stable
atmosphere of gases inside the packaging.
SO WHAT IS MAP TECHNOLOGY?

4. THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF MAP TECHNOLOGY

5. WHY MAP TECHNOLOGY?

6. ADVANTAGES OF MAP TECHNOLOGY

7. BENEFITS OF MAP TECHNOLOGY

8. WHY MAINTAIN GAS MIXTURES?

9. HOW DOES MAP CONTROL MICRO-ORGANISMS?
MAP can control 4 types of
micro-organisms:
• Aerobic Microbes – require
oxygen or air for respiration
and growth
• Anaerobic Microbes - do
not require oxygen or air to
grow
• Microaerophilic Microbes –
require a low level of
oxygen for optimum growth
• Facultative Anaerobic
microbes - can respire and
grow with/without the
presence of oxygen
MAP for shelf-life and food
spoilage:
• Remain safe
• Be certain to retain desired
sensory, chemical, physical
and microbiological
characteristics
• Comply with any label
declaration of nutritional
data when stored and
handled under the
recommended data
Factors that influence
shelf-life
• Raw materials
• Product formulation
• Processing
• Packaging atmosphere
• Hygiene
• Distribution
• Storage
• Consumer handling

10. NICHROME’S MAP TRAY SEALING MACHINES
• Nichrome – Tecnovac Semiautomatic Tray sealing machine
• Nichrome – Tecnovac Linear Machine model Athena
• Nichrome – Tecnovac Dual Drive Machine model Athena

11. CONCLUSION
If you are looking for a thali packing machine , tray sealing machine, container
sealing machine, nitrogen packing machine, or a food tray sealing machine with
MAP food packaging technology - aka controlled atmosphere packaging - for your
fresh food business, connect with Nichrome.
Nichrome is among the leading packaging machine manufacturers, Automatic
filling machine manufacturers, filling and sealing machine manufacturers and
providers of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome has an illustrious history
and significant expertise in food packaging and offers the full range of VFFS
(Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines), HFFS (Horizontal form fill seal machines) and
automated packaging machines - including powder packaging machines, snack
packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging
machines and ready-to-eat packaging machines.
Nichrome proactively works in conjunction with its clients, helping them plan and
implement the most cost-effective and dependable MAP solution for their needs.
Visit www.nichrome.com to learn more!

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