The use of nitrogen in food packaging has been widespread for several years. Primarily used as a non-chemical method of food preservation, nitrogen meets the demands of the food industry for ready availability of everything from exotic tropical fruits to bread, rice and potatoes throughout the year regardless of season and location.
There is also the additional pressure of making fruits, vegetables and various other perishables available all year round in ‘just produced’ condition at competitive, affordable prices.
Nitrogen gas generators enable food manufacturers to package their goods in the most durable and purified manner possible and meet these demands head on. Nitrogen can improve the quality and expand the availability of perishable commodities without leaving any chemical residue.
Sullair’s Hollow Fibre Membranes and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen gas generators provide a solution for every food and industrial application that requires nitrogen gas with residual oxygen levels from 16% down to 10ppm (up to 99.999 % purity).
Nitrogen does not react with elements around it, and therefore, can be used to displace oxygen inside produce storage facilities, slowing down the ripening process and allowing the fruit to remain viable during the transport process.
Used inside food packaging to prevent oxidation and spoilage of raw food ingredients, nitrogen helps manufacturers achieve a meaningful shelf-life extension for their products.
Sullair nitrogen gas generators deliver multiple advantages in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications including preservation of product flavour, aroma, texture and nutritional value; increased sales through high product quality; fewer product returns; increased production efficiency with longer production runs; better product colour and texture at point of sale; extended shelf life; and increased export opportunities to new geographic markets.