Fresher for longer with Air 2 Gas Tech – Nitrogen use in food packaging

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Nitrogen use in food packaging

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Summer is on the way!  And with it comes the fantastic tastes, colours and smells of delicious fresh fruit. We all know that, but did you know that Nitrogen plays a big part in helping us get fresh, healthy fruit and vegetables all year round? Nitrogen use in food packaging is essential.

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As soon as you cut an apple it starts turning brown as its delicate flesh is exposed to the air around it – so why can I buy a pack of apple slices from the supermarket that look freshly cut, even though they were sliced hours or even days earlier?

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Well, it’s not magic that keeps the pre-cut fruit from turning brown, it’s simple science.  There is a lack of oxygen in the packet.  As soon as a piece of fruit’s flesh is exposed to air, the enzymes in the juicy fruit start to react with the oxygen in the air, and oxidisation occurs, causing discolouration.

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By removing the oxygen and replacing it with Nitrogen the fruit stays fresh for longer.  It’s not just pre-sliced fruit that can benefit from clever packing, all fruits and vegetables can be kept fresher for longer using MAP. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a safe solution used to replace the ambient air in a package with dry Nitrogen.  This simple but clever solution helps to keep fruit fresh without affecting its texture or flavour.

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To find out more about Nitrogen Generators, contact Air 2 Gas Tech today.

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