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On-site nitrogen generator solutions for the food and beverages industry |
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Nitrogen is used widely in the food and beverages industries to enhance packaging and storage of the products - and the product processing itself.
Packaging and storage of food and beverages
Moisture and oxygen have an adverse effect on foodstuffs and beverages - they causes foodstuffs to perish due to bacterial formation. Displacing oxygen with nitrogen means that freshness is maintained - and durability greatly extended. Nitrogen is ideal for use in food packaging as nitrogen is dry, clean and environmentally friendly. |
For transportation of foodstuffs, creating a controlled atmosphere by purging tanks and vessels with nitrogen also improves durability and shelf life. It is recommended that oxygen should be present in concentrations of no more than 2% (volume) of the storage vessel.
Processing of food and beverages
Nitrogen has many uses. In the production of beer, wine, juice and other beverages, nitrogen is used to prevent oxidation that can affect the taste. Nitrogen can also be used to dispense draught beer and to clean strainers in e.g. wine production.
Benefits of using nitrogen
• Nitrogen creates a dry atmosphere, so foodstuffs do not perish due to moisture
• Freshness is maintained
• Durability and shelf life are extended
• Environmentally friendly conservation
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