modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
Definition
Food-packaging method in which the proportions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen in a sealed container are different from those in the normal (ambient) air to enhance the food's shelf life.
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modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is in the HACCP & Food Industry subject.
modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) appears in the definition of the following term: controlled atmosphere packaging (CAP)
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