In March 2020, our company completed a turnkey project to provide gaseous Nitrogen to the snack food packaging line in a modified gas environment at the enterprise “Viktor & K” (Svetlovodsk). In order to produce gaseous Nitrogen directly at the enterprise, a Nitrogen generator with a capacity of 10 Nm3/h and purity of 99.999% was supplied. Installation and commissioning of the equipment at the Customer's enterprise were also performed by our team.
PE “Viktor & K” is a large certified Ukrainian manufacturer of sunflower oil, mayonnaise, sauces, mustard, canned food and other food products, which is produced under the trademark “Korolivs'kiy Smak”.
The supplied Nitrogen generator is used in the process of packing snack products in a modified gas environment. This type of packaging is characterized by the replacement of atmospheric air with a mixture of inert gases (Nitrogen in this case), which suppresses the reproduction of microorganisms and eliminates the process of oxidation (spoilage) of food.
The Nitrogen produced by the generator makes it possible to multiply the shelf life of products and prevent their spoilage during transportation and storage.
Advantages of implementing the method of product packaging in Nitrogen environment:
- the use of preservatives is reduced or completely eliminated;
- moisture exchange between the product and the environment is reduced;
- minimizes the return of expired products;
- the possibility to expand the geography of product exports;
- preserves the natural appearance of products, protection from damage and liquid excretion.
