MAPAX® - Modified Atmospehere Packaging solutions

Extending shelf life – the natural way

Производителите на храни винаги търсят начини за удължаване срока на годност, без да променят физическите или химическите свойства на хранителните продукти или да добавят каквито и да било неестествени съставки. Модифицираната опаковка на атмосферата (MAP) е идеалният начин да се постигне това. Това е естествен метод, който бързо набира популярност в световен мащаб. В много случаи може да допълни и алтернативните методи за съхранение.

Ние сме разработили редица специфични за приложението опаковъчни решения под нашата марка MAPAX ®. Взаимодействайки с огромното знание, което сме придобили в науката за храните, газовите смеси и опаковките, MAPAX ® удължава срока на годност по естествен начин.

С MAPAX® можете да:

    - Увеличите продажбите чрез удовлетворяване на нарастващото търсене на пресни и естествено консервирани продукти
    - Удължите срока на годност без химикали или замръзване
    - Увеличите живота в дистрибуторската верига с  дни или дори седмици
    - Запазите вкуса, текстурата и външния вид
    - Подобрите ефективността на производството и разпространението чрез намаляване на разходите.

Персонализирани пакети

Предлагаме гама от решения MAPAX ® за млечни продукти, месо, риба и морски дарове, както и за сухи и готови хранителни продукти.

With MAPAX®, you can:

    - Increase sales by satisfying growing demand for fresh and naturally preserved products
    - Extend shelf life without chemicals or freezing
    - Increase shelf life in the distribution chain by days or even weeks
    - Retain taste, texture and appearance
    - Enhance production and distribution efficiency by cutting costs. 

The Technology

MAPAX gas mixtures usually consist of the normal atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2). Microbial growth can also be inhibited to a certain extent with the help of other gases such as nitrous oxide (N2O), argon (Ar) and hydrogen (H2). These gases can be applied individually or mixed according to specific ratios.
CO2, for instance, is most effective in inhibiting microorganisms (such as mould and other common aerobic bacteria). It does this by dissolving into the food’s liquid and fat phase, thereby reducing its pH value. It also penetrates biological membranes, causing changes in permeability and function. As an inert gas, nitrogen is primarily used to replace oxygen in packaging, thereby preventing oxidation. Owing to its low solubility in water, nitrogen also helps to prevent package collapse by maintaining internal volume.
Although the oxygen level should be as low as possible in most food packages, meat is an exception. Here oxygen helps to preserve the oxygenated form of myoglobin, which gives meat its red color. It is also valuable for fruit and vegetables as it lets them breathe.

MAPAX for Dairy

Avoiding deterioration in dairy products
We have developed a range of MAPAX® solutions targeted specifically at the challenges facing dairy specialists.
Microbial growth and rancidity are the primary causes of quality deterioration in dairy products. The type of breakdown depends on the characteristics of the particular product. Hard cheeses with relatively low water activity are normally affected by the growth of molds, whereas products with high water activity such as cream and soft cheeses are more susceptible to fermentation and rancidity.
Lactobacillus, which is widely used in the dairy industry, can also pose a problem as it turns products sour by lowering their pH value. This may be further intensified by incorrect packaging atmospheres with excessive levels of carbon dioxide (e.g. cottage cheese packages).

MAPAX for Dry Foods & Bakery 

Keeping bread and dry foods fresh
We have developed a range of MAPAX® solutions targeted specifically at the challenges facing dry food and bakery specialists.
Dry foodstuffs such as cocoa products, crisps, peanuts, coffee and spices, powdered milk and instant mashed potato contain unsaturated fats. These products are therefore sensitive to oxidation and rancidity.


MAPAX for Fish & Seafood

Prolonging the life of fresh fish
We have developed a range of MAPAX® solutions targeted specifically at the challenges facing fish and seafood specialists.
Fresh fish and seafood rapidly lose their original quality as a result of microbial growth and enzymatic processes. This is due to their high water activity, neutral pH (where microorganisms thrive) and the presence of enzymes, which rapidly undermine both taste and smell. The breakdown of proteins by microorganisms gives rise to unpleasant odours.
In order to maintain the high quality of fresh fish products, it is absolutely essential that the temperature is kept as close to 0°C as possible. The right gas mixture, combined with proper temperature control, can extend the shelf life of fish by a few crucial days, assuming of course, that the refrigeration chain is unbroken.



MAPAX for Fruit & Vegetables

Optimizing permeability to keep fruit & vegetables in peak condition
We have developed a range of MAPAX ® solutions targeted specifically at the challenges facing fruit and vegetable specialists.
Because fruit and vegetables respire, the biggest success factor in packaging is permeability. If fruit and vegetables are sealed in a film which is not sufficiently permeable, undesirable anaerobic conditions (<1% oxygen and >20% carbon dioxide) will ensue. This will result in deterioration of the quality. Conversely, if produce is sealed in a film with excessive permeability, the modified atmosphere will not be retained and moisture loss will also lead to accelerated deterioration in quality. Examples of suitable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) films for fresh fruit and vegetables include microporous film or LDPE/OPP.



MAPAX for Meat 

Extending the life of meat products
We have developed a range of MAPAX® solutions targeted specifically at the challenges facing meat (beef, pork and poultry) specialists.
Generally speaking, carbon dioxide (CO2) has a strong inhibiting effect on the growth of bacteria in meat and poultry. The aerobic genus Pseudomonas is the largest problem for fresh meat.
Discolouration caused by oxidation of the red pigment in meat is a particular challenge. In order to retain the red colour, the atmosphere for fresh meat should contain high levels of oxygen (60 - 80%). This maintains high oxygen levels in the meat's myoglobin. Highly pigmented meats, such as beef, require higher oxygen concentrations than meats with low pigmentation levels such as pork.



MAPAX for Prepared Foods

Meeting rising consumer demands for variety
We have developed a range of MAPAX® solutions targeted specifically at meeting the highly diverse needs and demands for variety in the prepared and catered food market.
With prepared foods, the rate of deterioration depends on the ingredients and varies considerably from one product to another. Take meat-based ravioli or lasagna, for example. The meat spoils at a different rate than the pasta.
One of the major challenges associated with prepared foods is how to avoid introducing microbial contamination during the manufacturing process. To achieve this, manufacturers must ensure the highest standards of hygiene and the highest-quality raw materials.

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