Generally, 3–8% CO2 and 2–5% O2 are recommended for fruits and vegetables for MAP storage (Farber, 1991). According to Sandhya (2010), the ideal concentrations of O2 and CO2 for storing tomatoes are 3–5% and 0%, respectively. Storage of pink ‘Buffalo’ tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in 4% O2 + 2% CO2 at 12 C contributed to extending their shelf life (Nunes et al., 1996)