Method for Preserving Perishable Fresh Food Products in a Packaging and Packaging Provided Therefor

摘要

A packaging that generates a protective atmosphere from a chemical reaction that generates carbon dioxide which is triggered by the natural exudate of the packaged product and which extends over time, such as to effectively control the generation of gases inside the packaging and avoiding build-up of exudate in contact with the food product inside said packaging.

主权项

1. A packaging configured to generate a protective atmosphere for a perishable fresh food product generating exudate, the packaging comprising:
a bottom: and a coating on the bottom of the packaging, the coating comprising a mixture of a polymer, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the amounts of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are chosen such that a non-stoichiometric reaction can occur between the citric acid and sodium bicarbonate when the exudate from the perishable fresh food product enters into contact with the coating.