Packaging and storage of chilled meat products in modified atmosphere.

Pakowanie i przechowywanie schlodzonych produktów miesnych w modyfikowanej atmosferze.

Author(s) : PIKUL J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The factors affecting the shelf life of chilled meat products packaged in modified atmosphere were described. The colour stability of cured meat products packaged in modified atmosphere was also demonstrated. The influence of water activity and pH on microbial spoilage was described. Special attention was given to modified atmosphere packaging storage and the shelf life of selected meat products, e.g. ham, cooked beef roasts, ground meat patties and cooked meat loaves. The new cook-chill systems, including the sous-vide cook-chill system, were also presented.

Details

Original title: Pakowanie i przechowywanie schlodzonych produktów miesnych w modyfikowanej atmosferze.
Record ID : 2003-0863
Languages: Polish
Source: Chlodnictwo - vol. 37 - n. 1
Publication date: 2002
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Themes: Packaging;
Meat and meat products
Keywords: Chilled food; Modified atmosphere; Meat; Cold storage; Packaging