The influence of the packaging materials on the stability of the modified atmosphere

Abstract

The contemporary technological developments involving the use of modified atmosphere make it possible to preserve and prolong the nutritive quality of food products produced by different technological procedures. Depending on the barrier characteristics of the packaging materials, an adequately prepared combination of the modified atmosphere allows the controlled permeability of the molecules of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, thus providing the optimal protection and long-term viability of the packaged products. The paper provides the results of the packaging material quality analysis, the production and hermetic quality of the food product packaging, as well as the stability of the applied modified atmosphere.

Keywords

• packaging materials
• barrier characteristics
• modified atmosphere packaging (map)