What is the MAP? | Nichrome India

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Mr. Parag Patwardhan

VP S&M of Nichrome India

WHY? WHAT? HOW? OF MAP

Why MAP Technology?

Convenience,
Quality,
Safety,
Availability,
Brand image,
Extended shelf life,
Sensory aspects.

What is the MAP? Science behind MAP Technology?

Modified atmosphere - Atmospheric air is combination of 3 elements N2 - (79%) O2 - (20.96%) C02 - (0.04%), traces of inert gases & vapor

In MAP technology we modify the combination of these gases depending upon the nature of the product to be packed.

What different kinds of equipment/ components are being used?

Machine
Gas mixer
Gas analyser
Trays
Barrier film

MAP Technology - Advantages

Maintaining the quality throughout the manufacturing process (GMP) (GHP)
Maintaining protocols for food safety and HACCP
Consistent productivity with limited manpower
Can handle variety of products and capable of handling different SKU sizes

MAP Technology - Benefits

Shelf life extension
Waste minimisation (profit maximization)
Quality
Reduced need of artificial preservatives
Increased distribution possibilities

	Advantages / Benefits	Limitations	Effect on product
Carbon dioxide	Inhibits growth of most aerobic bacteria Extended shelf life	CO2 is readily absorbed by fats and water	Flavor tainting
Nitrogen	Inert gas Used to exclude air / oxygen Used as balanced gas, maintain the %
Oxygen	Maintain fresh natural color To maintain respiration To inhibit the growth of anaerobic bacteria	High O2 levels damage the vital cellular macromolecules, inhibiting microbial growth	Deterioration Reduced shelf life

MAP TO CONTROL MICRO ORGANISMS

MAP can control 4 types of micro - organisms:

Aerobic Microbes – requires oxygen or air for respiration and growth.
Anaerobic Microbes - do not require oxygen or air to grow.
Microaerophilic Microbes – requires low level of oxygen for optimum growth.
Facultative Anaerobic microbes - can respire and grow with/ without the presence of oxygen.

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

What influences shelf – life

Raw materials
Product formulation
Processing
Packaging, including gas atmosphere
Hygiene
Distribution
Storage
Consumer handling

HOW?

Nichrome MAP Technology – Tray sealing machine

Nichrome – Tecnovac Semiautomatic Tray sealing machine
Nichrome – Tecnovac Linear Machine model Athena
Nichrome – Tecnovac Dual Drive Machine model Athena

Athena Dual Drive Tray Sealer

Athena Tray Sealer

modified atmosphere food tray sealing packaging machine

Olympia Pro

Food

Pharma

Non Food

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Shivajinagar, Pune - 411 005,India.

Tel: +91 - 8600 97 8600

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