Modified Atmosphere Packaging Gas Mixtures
Steelman Gases offers different MAP Gas Mixtures which are used in food preservation technique to extend the shelf life of food by modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package.
The advantages of using MAP Gas includes Increase the shelf life of perishable food, Preserves the taste, vitamin and fat content, Preservation of the natural color and odor and Usage of preservatives is reduced, if not eliminated
Uses of Gases by Industry:
- Gas Mixture of Nitrogen 70%, Carbon dioxide 30% is used for preservation of Dry Food, Bread and Pastries.
- Gas Mixture of Oxygen 6%, Carbon dioxide 14%, Nitrogen balance is used for preservation of Salads, Fish and Poultry.
- Gas mixture of Oxygen 2-4% Nitrogen balance is used for preservation of Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables and Oily / Fatty Food.
- Gas Mixture of CO2 30%, Oxygen Balance is used for preservation of Red Meat.
Our Options to Supply:
- Single cylinders ranging from 5 liters – 50 liters water capacity with standard valve connections.
- Cylinders quads/racks from 4 cylinders combinations up to 64 cylinders interconnected with a manifold system.
