High-barrier pouches for gas flushing and MAP packaging applications

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Our Modified Atmosphere Packaging Pouches are high-barrier pouches designed for gas flushing and MAP applications. Suitable for use with compatible chamber machines, gas-flush vacuum sealers, and snorkel-type machines, they help maintain oxygen control and extend food shelf life by allowing the air inside the pack to be replaced with a suitable protective gas mixture.

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WORKS WITH

CHAMBER MACHINES

Smooth pouches that are suitable for use with chamber-style vacuum packing machines.

DOES NOT WORK WITH

Suction Sealers

Domestic suction-type vacuum sealers use a bag or roll with an embossed crisscross texture, which allows air to escape during sealing — try our vacuum sealer bags instead.

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MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING

USAGE AND BENEFITS

Our Modified Atmosphere Packaging Pouches, also known as MAP packaging pouches or gas flushing packaging pouches, are designed for commercial food production environments where product freshness, shelf life and presentation matter.

Suitable for use with Gas Flushing, CVP, and Modified Atmosphere Packing, MAP, type machines, these high-barrier pouches help support the MAP process by allowing the air inside the pack to be replaced with a carefully selected gas mixture, commonly including gases such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide.

This process helps control oxygen levels inside the pack, slowing oxidation reactions and reducing the growth of aerobic organisms. When used with the correct product, gas mix, machinery and storage conditions, modified atmosphere packaging can help extend food shelf life, reduce spoilage and waste, improve production yield and support longer distribution cycles.

Our Modified Atmosphere Packaging Pouches are available in:

Three thicknesses: 50 micron, 65 micron and 90 micron

Three colour options: Clear, Blue Tint and Purple Tint

A wide range of convenient and popular sizes

Suitable options for meat, fish, cheese, prepared foods and other commercial food packaging applications

The 50 micron option is ideal for lighter-duty gas flushing and MAP packaging applications where flexibility, ease of handling, and clear product presentation are important.

The 65 micron option provides a stronger all-round pouch, offering improved durability and barrier performance for everyday commercial food production.

The 90 micron option is best suited to products that require extra protection, higher puncture resistance and a more robust pack feel, including heavier items or products that need added support during handling, storage and distribution.

Product Information

Specification & Key FACTS

CONSTRUCTION

PA/PE/PA/PE - coextruded multilayer flexible film.

THICKNESS

50mu – 10/40 (PA/PE)
65mu – 15/50 (PA/PE)
90mu – 20/70 (PA/PE)

YIELD

50mu – 20 m2/kg
65mu – 15,38 m2/kg
90mu – 11,11 m2/kg

Unit Weight

50mu – 50 g/m2
65mu – 65,02 g/m2
90mu – 90,01 g/m2

Forming Temperature

Non-forming

Sealing Temperature

140-195ºC

Thermal Treatment

Min -20ºC – Max 95ºC/1h

Coefficient of Friction Treatment

0.40 – 0.60

Coefficient of Friction Untreated

0.25 – 0.40

GLOSS

115

Oxygen Permeability at 23ºC, 75% RH

~100 cc/(m2-24h.)

Water Vapour Permeability at 23ºC, 100% RH

<2 g/(m2-24h.)

Origin

Manufactured in the UK

BRCGS 'AA+' rated supplier

Audited annually to the Packaging Materials standard. Site code 2031250.

Suitable for sous vide to 90 °C

Boil-safe seam, oxygen barrier holds for >48h immersion. Not suitable for retort.

+4 million pouches in UK stock

Most sizes dispatched same-day. Bulk & pallet orders welcome.

Custom print & bespoke sizes

From 5,000 pouches. Up to 4-colour flexo. Speak to our team.

100% Compatible

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Suitable for gas flushing packaging applications

Designed for Modified Atmosphere Packaging, MAP packaging

Compatible with suitable chamber machines, gas flush vacuum sealers and snorkel-type machines

Suitable for use with Gas Flushing, CVP, or MAP type machines

High-barrier pouch options for oxygen control

Helps support extended food shelf life

Can help reduce spoilage and food waste

Suitable for commercial food production and packing environments

Available in 50 micron, 65 micron and 90 micron

Available in Clear, Blue Tint and Purple Tint

Suitable for a wide range of chilled, fresh, cooked and dried food products

A wide range of applications

Product Description

Modified Atmosphere Packaging is a food preservation technique in which the normal air surrounding the food inside the pack is replaced. In many applications, oxygen is reduced and replaced with a protective gas mixture, such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide or another approved food-grade gas blend suited to the product being packed.

By controlling the atmosphere inside the pouch, MAP packaging can help slow the processes that lead to spoilage, including oxidation and the growth of aerobic organisms. This makes it a valuable packaging method for food manufacturers, processors, butchers, fish suppliers, cheese producers, bakeries, ready-meal producers, and commercial kitchens.

Our MAP pouches are designed for use with compatible gas-flushing vacuum sealers, chamber machines, and snorkel-type packing systems. They provide the barrier performance needed to maintain the modified atmosphere inside the pack, supporting product freshness, quality, and appearance throughout storage, handling, and distribution.

Available in 50, 65 and 90 micron thicknesses, these pouches allow you to choose the right level of protection for your product. The 50 micron option offers a lightweight and flexible solution for general packing, the 65 micron option provides improved durability and oxygen barrier performance, while the 90 micron option offers increased puncture resistance and a more robust pack feel.

Colour options include clear, blue tint and purple tint, giving you flexibility for product presentation, stock control, batch identification or colour-coded packing processes.

A wide range of USES

Suitable For

Our Modified Atmosphere Packaging Pouches are suitable for a wide range of food packaging applications, including:

Red meat

Poultry

Seafood

Fish

Cheese

Cooked meats

Cured meats

Ready meals

Prepared foods

Fresh pasta

Bakery goods

Minimally processed fruit and vegetables

Dried foods

Chilled food products

Commercial food production

Gas flushing packaging applications

A wide range of benefits

Benefits of Modified Atmosphere Packaging

When used correctly, MAP packaging can offer several commercial and product quality benefits, including:

Extended food shelf life

Improved oxygen control

Reduced oxidation

Reduced spoilage

Less food waste

Increased production yield

Better product protection during storage and distribution

Improved retail presentation

Wider distribution opportunities for suitable food products

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