Modified Atmosphere Packaging
CryoCarb’s dry ice for Modified Atmosphere Food Packaging (MAP) solutions is revolutionizing the way food processors, beverage companies, and commercial enterprises preserve their products. By altering the atmospheric composition within the packaging, our dry ice, pure, and mixed gases further guarantee that products retain their freshness, quality, and safety for extended periods.
What is MAP?
Modified Atmosphere Food Packaging (MAP) technology offers numerous benefits for food preservation. It significantly extends the shelf life of various food products by minimizing spoilage through the management of atmospheric gases inside the package. We can preserve the freshness and quality of food items by displacing oxygen with inert gases like nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
This method not only maintains the taste and texture of products but also increases supply chain efficiency by reducing waste and the carbon footprint of packaging. This solution is flexible and customizable, catering to different food types and applications while meeting strict safety standards, including compliance with FDA cGMP for pharmaceuticals and human food.
CryoCarb’s MAP Applications
CryoCarb plays a critical role in MAP by providing dry ice and food-grade specialty gases to maintain optimal packaging conditions. Dry ice is used in various food sectors to help preserve the freshness and quality of packaged goods. CryoCarb contributes to different food sectors:
Snack Food
Products such as potato chips and nuts benefit from modified atmosphere food packaging technology, which involves pure nitrogen packaging. Nitrogen prevents spoilage by displacing oxygen, which helps in preserving the freshness and crunchiness of snacks. This method also offers protection during shipping and handling, ensuring that snacks reach consumers in optimal condition.
Dairy
Modified atmosphere food packaging is effective in slowing mold growth and preventing rancidity in dairy products. Examples include yogurt, powdered milk, and various types of cheese. CryoCarb supplies dry ice to help maintain consistent temperatures and preserve the efficacy of the MAP gases, ensuring the quality of dairy products.
Meat and Sausage
For poultry, beef, and pork, CryoCarb employs gases and dry ice to extend shelf life significantly. This method involves using dry ice or gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen in specific ratios to create an environment that slows down spoilage and maintains the freshness and safety of meat products.
Fish and Seafood
Maintaining the cold chain is critical for fish and seafood products. Modified atmosphere food packaging solutions use specific gas mixtures to slow bacterial growth and ensure product safety. This helps in preserving the natural taste and texture of fish and seafood, making them suitable for longer shelf life and distribution. CryoCarb’s dry ice solutions help maintain the necessary temperature conditions to prevent spoilage while working in tandem with MAP gases.
Bread and Cake
Carbon dioxide is used in modified atmosphere food packaging solutions to minimize mold risks in bread and cake products. Meanwhile, nitrogen prevents the absorption of carbon dioxide, which can cause a sour taste in baked goods. This approach ensures that bread and cakes remain fresh and appealing to consumers. CryoCarb’s dry ice provides continuous cooling, ensuring that the freshness and taste of bread and cake products are maintained throughout the distribution process.
Fruit and Vegetables
Fresh produce continues to consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide after harvest. By supplying dry ice, CryoCarb enables the optimal temperature for fresh produce, slowing ripening and preserving natural flavors and nutrients.
Pasta and Ready-Made Meals
Ready-made meals such as sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta contain diverse ingredients with different spoilage concerns. CryoCarb’s dry ice provides the necessary cooling to maintain the stability of the modified atmosphere food packaging gases and preserve the quality of ready-made meals.
Wine
During wine production, CryoCarb offers gases and gas mixtures to prevent oxidation and microbial deterioration. CryoCarb’s dry ice assists in cooling, maintaining an ideal environment to prevent oxidation and preserve wine flavor profiles.
Preserve it All with CryoCarb’s Dry Ice
Modified atmosphere food packaging represents a significant advancement in food preservation technology. By supplying dry ice, pure, and mixed gases, CryoCarb provides a reliable solution for extending shelf life, reducing spoilage, and preserving the quality of a wide range of food products. Get in touch with us today and preserve it all with CryoCarb, experience the future of food preservation, freshness, and efficiency.
Call CryoCarb™ at (888) 254-5931 for your MAP applications.
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