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  2. Packaging gas - Wikipedia

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    The gas used is usually inert, or of a nature that protects the integrity of the packaged goods, inhibiting unwanted chemical reactions such as food spoilage or oxidation. Some may also serve as a propellant for aerosol sprays like cans of whipped cream. For packaging food, the use of various gases is approved by regulatory organisations. [1]

  3. Modified atmosphere - Wikipedia

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    Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is the practice of modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package (commonly food packages, drugs, etc.) in order to improve the shelf life. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The need for this technology for food arises from the short shelf life of food products such as meat, fish, poultry, and dairy in the ...

  4. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.

  5. The Only Way To Prevent Bagged Salads and Greens From Rotting

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    What Causes Good Greens To Go Bad. Unlike what the post suggests, leafy greens aren’t a major source of ethylene.But they are sensitive to produce that emits the gas. That’s why you should ...

  6. List of highly toxic gases - Wikipedia

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    Highly Toxic: a gas that has a LC 50 in air of 200 ppm or less. [2] NFPA 704: Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause serious or permanent injury are given a Health Hazard rating of 3. Their acute inhalation toxicity corresponds to those vapors or gases having LC 50 values greater than 1,000 ppm but less than or equal to 3,000 ppm ...

  7. Food waste in landfills produces toxic gas. Cary wants ... - AOL

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    Residents can drop off food waste, coffee grounds, paper towels, napkins and other materials at either center to keep them out of the Wake County landfill. To date, the town has collected 80 tons ...

  8. What does Galaxy Gas do? Are the nitrous oxide gas ... - AOL

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates nitrous oxide under its Food Drug and Cosmetics Act. Although buying nitrous oxide for its intended purpose is legal, some states have outlawed the ...

  9. Retort pouch - Wikipedia

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    aluminum (Al) – provides a very thin but effective gas barrier; food-grade cast polypropylene (CPP) – used as the sealing layer; polyethylene (PE) – can be used instead of PP as a sealing and bonding layer; This multi-layer structure prevents the retort pouch from being recycled into other retort pouches or food packaging.