CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE EQUALS FRESHER PRODUCE

The use of refrigeration and deep freezing techniques in the transport of foodstuffs has often been accompanied by a loss of taste, aroma and appearance in the food transported. This article explains how these problems can be overcome by replacing a container's oxygen, the chief cause of foodstuff decay, with an alternate gaseous atmosphere that inhibits decay. The primary constituents of the controlled atmosphere (CA) are nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and humidity and temperature are also carefully controlled. The CA system is ideally suited to intermodal transport. Food shipped in CA containers typically remain in their state of `suspended animation` for two to four days after removal from the container, meaning longer-term sales prospects and reduced wastage.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Rothermann, J
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: 1-1/2p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding Technology International (UK)
  • ISSN: 0268-8662

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Atmosphere; Carbon dioxide; Containerization; Containers; Control systems; Fruits and vegetables; Nitrogen
• Old TRIS Terms: Ca (Controlled atmosphere); Containerized cargo
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657452
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM