SECRET TO FRESHNESS
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
From the moment herbs are harvested, a clock starts ticking. Oxygen, moisture, and microbes all begin to chip away at their potency, aroma, and color. For tea bag cuts and botanical powders, these changes happen fast. Once lost, the essence can’t be restored.
This is where Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) comes in. By adjusting the air inside our bulk packs, MAP may help botanicals remain closer to their natural state during storage and transport.
Why conventional packaging isn’t enough
Standard bags can protect from dust and spills, but they often can’t manage oxidation, moisture shifts, or microbial activity. For delicate materials like chamomile, rose, or ginger, this may result in a faster loss of aroma and flavor, fading of natural actives, and a higher chance of spoilage.
How MAP works
MAP changes the air inside the package in specific ways:
- Nitrogen replaces oxygen, which can slow down oxidation
- Carbon dioxide has been shown to suppress certain microbes
- Custom gas blends may be adjusted to suit each herb’s chemistry
We have an OxyMeter, where we can measure the precise percentage of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Together with hermetic sealing and barrier films, this combination can help create a more stable environment for botanicals.
Potential Benefits
- Longer shelf life: herbs may retain quality for extended periods
- Preserved aroma and flavor: teas can taste fresher, blends may remain consistent
- Safer material: microbial risks may be reduced by applying a certain % of CO2.
- Export-ready: herbs may travel better over long distances without losing integrity
Reduced microbial contamination
Maintained sensory profile
Export-ready packaging
Extended preservation
Preserved botanical essence
Odor protection during transit
Reduced microbial contamination
Maintained sensory profile
Export-ready packaging
Extended preservation
Preserved botanical essence
Odor protection during transit
White Paper on MAP
Download our comprehensive white paper to explore the research behind Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and real-world case insights that prove its impact.
