摘要 |
The present invention includes a flushing device (12) that includes a piston portion (23) having a hole (14) to introduce the flushing gas. The present invention also includes a method for removing air from a container that stores food. The method includes providing the gas flushing device (12) and includes aligning the device with the container. The method also includes moving the piston (23) of the device into the container until the piston (23) encounters a predetermined pressure. Next, the piston (23) is retracted from the container while simultaneously releasing a flushing gas through the hole (14). Next, the piston (23) is removed from the container and the container is sealed in an inert atmosphere.
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