Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen why?
Thursday, February 09, 2023
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Question: Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen why?
Nitrogen is used to flush oil and fat-containing food items because it helps reduce oxidation. Oxidation can cause rancidity and spoilage. Gas flushing with nitrogen pushes out oxygen which helps to protect the product from its oxidation reactions, thus preserving the shelf life of the food item. In addition, nitrogen helps protect the food product from moisture and spoilage due to its odorless and colorless properties. Furthermore, nitrogen flushing helps to prevent caking and agglomeration of the food item, which can be caused by oxygen.
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