MAP Trays and Lids | NUREL Engineering Polymers

Trays and Lids

Barrier Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays and lids are designed to provide an extra level of protection for food products, such as fresh meat, by creating a controlled atmosphere within the packaging. This controlled atmosphere helps to extend the shelf life of the contents and maintain product quality.

Thermoformed MAP trays incorporate multilayer film structures, combining materials such as Enoxite and Promyde PA to achieve the desired mechanical and barrier properties. These films are designed to achieve high quality deep thermoforming and to prevent the ingress of oxygen and the escape of other gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, from the packaging. This controlled gas environment helps slow down the degradation of the food and inhibits the growth of spoilage microorganisms.

The films for lids, in addition to offering superior performance in terms of mechanical properties and gas barrier properties, also provide an excellent appearance, thanks to the outer layer of Promyde polyamide, with high transparency, gloss, and ease for printing.

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Our product range advantages for MAP trays production

Extended Shelf Life: The controlled atmosphere created by using Enoxite barrier polymers, significantly extends the shelf life of food products, reducing food waste.
Good edges distribution: Our copolyamides ensure a good distribution of the polymer in the layers at the edges of the trays.
Retail Appeal: Extra transparency and glossiness provide by Promyde PA allow consumers to see the product inside, enhancing its visual appeal on store shelves.
Recyclable Barrier Trays: can now be achived by combining PE or PET with Enoxite. These trays are designed to be environmentally friendly while still protecting the meat inside
Reduced Need for Additives: Longer shelf life achieved through MAP packaging reduces the need for preservatives and additives. NUREL also offer a new technology of active packaging that includes antioxidant actives

MAP trays and lids with barrier properties applications

Barrier MAP trays and lids are commonly used for packaging products that are highly sensitive to oxygen exposure, including:

Fresh Meat: Barrier MAP trays are ideal for packaging fresh cuts of beef, pork, poultry, and other meats. They help maintain the red color of meat and prevent premature browning.
Seafood: Seafood, such as fish and shellfish, is highly perishable and prone to oxidation. Barrier MAP packaging helps retain the freshness and quality of seafood.
Deli Products: Sliced deli meats and cheeses benefit from barrier MAP packaging to maintain their flavour and texture.

Environmental Benefits of Polyamide Thermoformed Packaging

Barrier MAP trays and lids are commonly used for packaging products that are highly sensitive to oxygen exposure, including:

Fresh Meat: Barrier MAP trays are ideal for packaging fresh cuts of beef, pork, poultry, and other meats. They help maintain the red color of meat and prevent premature browning.
Fish and shellfish are highly perishable and prone to oxidation. Barrier MAP packaging helps retain the freshness and quality of seafood.
Deli Products: Sliced deli meats and cheeses benefit from barrier MAP packaging to maintain their flavour and texture.