"This book was written aiming to present an integrated outline on knowledge about modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) of foods. MAP is an effective technology to improve the food preservation and extend the shelf life by employing relatively easily applicable tools and measures. Key weapon in MAP is selection of optimal gas composition, which can be realized relatively easily at tolerable cost. With my works on food MAP for over 30 years, many questions have been raised relating to topics covering simple basics of gas property, optimum MA condition, design of MAP system and practical applications specific for products. The answers seem to be scattered over many places. Even though there are already some publications on food MAP, it is felt that a book dealing with basics to advanced design methodology of MAP in an integrated flow may be of some help to students and researchers in this field"-- Provided by publisher.