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MAP: Prepared and Catered Foods
Prepared foods are often multi-ingredient products which typically require minimum preparation. 'Consumer-ready foods' such as pizza, sandwiches, ready-meals, etc. fall into the category of prepared foods. These products are often high value which leads consumers to demand high quality (and shelf life), appearance, taste and the frequent introduction of new variants. The catering industry has always been challenged to deliver fresh, fine foods of the highest quality. Last-minute production is often required to meet these demands. In most cases this is an inefficient and very expensive way to operate.
Gas Mix
BOC's dedicated field and in-house specialists have in-depth knowledge of the solution options available to you. We will work with you to develop the right gas mixture for the product packed.
The following table outlines typical gas mixtures for your products:
Recommended gas mixtures for prepared foods and catering| Product | Gas mixture | Gas / product volume | Typical shelf-life: Air | Typical shelf-life: MAP | Storage temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza | 30-60% CO2 + 40-70% N2 | 50-100ml / 100g prod. | 1 week | 3 weeks | 2-4 °C |
| Pasta | 30-60% CO2 + 40-70% N2 | 50-100ml / 100g prod. | 1 week | 3 weeks | 2-4 °C |
| Sandwiches | 30% CO2 + 70% N2 | 50-100ml / 100g prod. | 2 days | 10 days | 2-4 °C |
| Ready meals | 30-60% CO2 + 40-70% N2 | 50-100ml / 100g prod. | 4 days | 21 days | 2-4 °C |
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