The invention relates to a crisper for preservation of food. The crisper (10) comprises a box (12) and a top (14)—When the crisper (10) is in a closed position the box (12) is air tight sealed to the top (14). A humidity control unit (16) is provided and adapted to allow humid air to exit the crisper via a 5 humidity control membrane (26) located in the humidity control unit (16).