Red Bell Pepper
Trendlife® series Modified Atmosphere Packages (MAP) have been developed to solve problems encountered in red bell pepper storage and export. Red bell pepper, in its ripe form, has higher sugar and vitamin content, and requires special atmospheric conditions to preserve these values.
14-21 days at 7-10°C
3-5 days at 20°C
What Does Trendlife® Provide?
Bright red color is preserved.
Sweetness and flavor are maintained.
Vitamin C content is preserved.
Softening and shriveling are prevented.
Risk of decay and mold is reduced.
Trendlife® Effect Mechanism
Trendlife® protects your red bell pepper products using 3 different effect mechanisms simultaneously.
Slows oxidation of lycopene and carotenoid pigments and preserves red color by creating a low oxygen environment.
Prevents water loss and shriveling by maintaining humidity at 90-95% inside the package.
Protects the product by preventing microorganisms that cause decay with its antimicrobial properties.
General Preservation Features
Trendlife® Modified Atmosphere Packages (MAP) first effect on red bell pepper physiology is achieved by affecting vegetable metabolism during storage and reducing respiration intensity.
Since red pepper is more mature than green pepper, its shelf life is slightly shorter. Storage temperature of 7-10°C is recommended.
When appropriate conditions are provided with Trendlife® MAP, the shelf life of red bell pepper is significantly extended and nutritional values are preserved.