GAS FLUSH HIGH PRESSURE PASTEURIZATION PACKAGING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for packaging perishable foods. A packaging method in accordance with several embodiments of the disclosure can include, for example, mating a tray with a product. The tray can include a compartment having a generally similar shape as the shape of the product. The method can further include gas flushing an internal atmosphere around a product, and sealing the product and the internal atmosphere between a lid and the tray. Additionally, the method can include pasteurizing the product with an application of substantially uniform high pressure to a surface area of the package (e.g., high pressure pasteurization).

主权项

1. An at least partially automated method of packaging a perishable product, comprising:
mating a tray with a product, the tray having a compartment, the compartment and the product having generally similar shapes, and wherein the product is substantially in the compartment; gas flushing the product in the compartment with an internal atmosphere; hermetically sealing the internal atmosphere and the product between the tray and a lid to form a package; and pasteurizing the product with an application of substantially uniform high pressure to a surface area of the package.