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MODIFIED-ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING (MAP) INCORPORATING AN OXYGEN-BARRIER SHRINK FILM.

Author(s) : LAWLIS T. L., FULLER S. L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

CURRENT MAP SYSTEMS ARE REVIEWED, THE MOST RECENT HAVING A MA PRIMARY PACKAGE WITH AN OVERWRAP OF A HIGH BARRIER SHRINK FILM THEREBY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR A POUCH OR LINED CASE. THE USE OF A GAS FLUSH SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OXYGEN BARRIER PROPERTIES OF THE SHRINK FILM CAN MAINTAIN LOW OXYGEN LEVELS FOR 30 DAYS. OTHER USES ARE AS AN AROMA OR FLAVOUR BARRIER AND AS A SECONDARY BARRIER FOR EXISTING SYSTEMS. G.R.S.

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  • Original title: MODIFIED-ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING (MAP) INCORPORATING AN OXYGEN-BARRIER SHRINK FILM.
  • Record ID : 1991-0701
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Food Technol. - vol. 44 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1990
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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