Modified atmosphere packaging for self service fresh meat: change of gas atmosphere during storage.

Schutzgas-Verpackung für SB-Frischfleisch: Veränderungen der Gasatmosphäre während der lagerung.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Fresh meat, packaged under a protective atmosphere is constantly gaining in importance. The possible shelf life of these products is influenced by the composition of the modified atmosphere and its change during storage, by barrier properties and volume of the package, and by the microbial count on the meat. The present work discusses gas transport mechanisms in such packages. Changes of gas composition and pressure by permeation, absorption and microbial respiration have been experimentally investigated in model systems as well as in commercial packages. Experimental results have been compared with model calculations.

Details

Original title: Schutzgas-Verpackung für SB-Frischfleisch: Veränderungen der Gasatmosphäre während der lagerung.
Record ID : 2000-2670
Languages: German
Source: Fleischwirtschaft - vol. 79 - n. 12
Publication date: 1999
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Themes: Packaging;
Meat and meat products
Keywords: Gas; Chemical composition; Modified atmosphere; Meat; Fresh produce; Film; Packaging; Storage life