{"id":4119,"date":"2024-06-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegarden.it\/staging3\/?p=4119"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:30:50","slug":"modified-atmosphere-innovations-new-technologies-for-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotformpackaging.it\/en\/2024\/06\/14\/modified-atmosphere-innovations-new-technologies-for-food-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Modified Atmosphere Innovations: New Technologies for Food Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is Modified Atmosphere Packaging? Modified <\/span>Atmosphere Packaging<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (<\/span>MAP<\/b>) is one of the most advanced technologies in food packaging.<\/span> <\/p>\n

This technique, which replaces<\/span> the air inside<\/b> the packaging <\/span>with a mixture of selected gases<\/b>, offers numerous advantages for the preservation of food products, extending their shelf life and keeping their<\/span> organoleptic properties<\/b> intact.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore the latest innovations in the field of modified and controlled atmosphere food packaging, looking at emerging technologies, the materials used, the advantages offered and some success stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Introduction to innovations in food packaging<\/h2>\n

Over the last few years, the food packaging sector has witnessed significant innovations, especially in response to the need for<\/span> sustainability and preservation<\/b> of food quality. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, modified atmosphere packaging has evolved significantly with the introduction of new technologies that optimise the preservation of fresh produce, <\/span> minimise<\/b> the<\/span> use of preservatives<\/b> and<\/span> extend the shelf-life<\/b> of food. These innovations are crucial to ensure that food products maintain freshness and safety throughout the distribution cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in learning more? Read also: Organoleptic characteristics, what they are and how to preserve them through food packaging<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

New technologies and materials used in modified atmosphere packaging<\/h2>\n

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) has seen significant innovation in both the materials and technologies used. New materials used in MAP include advanced polymers and fibre-based solutions designed to improve<\/span> barrier properties<\/span> and reduce environmental impact<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

These materials maintain an optimal internal environment<\/b> for food preservation, protecting it from oxidation and bacterial growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Packaging technologies have also evolved significantly. Modern MAP machines are equipped with systems that precisely control the gas composition inside the packages, ensuring that the gas mixture, often <\/span>nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen<\/b>, is kept constant to preserve the freshness and quality of the food.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, advanced sensors and improved sealing techniques ensure that packages are<\/span> hermetically sealed<\/b>, preventing external contamination and extending food shelf life. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Use of gases in food: reference regulations<\/h3>\n

The specific requirements for the use of gases in contact with food differ from country to country. However, it is <\/span>EC Regulation 1333\/2008<\/b> and<\/span> EC Regulation 231\/2012<\/b> that define the gases used in the modified atmosphere packaging process as food additives and impose a <\/span> minimum purity<\/b> for each gas that is used. For example, a minimum purity of 99% is required for nitrogen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover our products that can also be used in modified atmosphere<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Practical applications of MAP packaging<\/h2>\n

Controlled atmosphere and modified atmosphere are two useful methods of storing perishable foods and are used in specific contexts. Typically, controlled atmosphere is used for food storage in <\/span>cold rooms or containers<\/b>, using special sensors and instruments to monitor the gas mixture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modified or protective atmosphere (MAP) is often used for food packaging. Some of the most common applications include:<\/span><\/p>\n