Oxygen atmosphere packaging of meat
US6045845A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B4/16
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of extended shelf life packing of a food, wherein the food comprises meat, consists of the step of packaging the food by sealing the food in a non-barrier, oxygen permeable, flexible package. The package comprises plastic film and the atmosphere sealed within the package is pure oxygen (100% O.sub.2). The plastic film may comprise polyethylene film or low density polyethylene film.
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