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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. packaging
  4. modified atmosphere packaging

Preferred term

modified atmosphere packaging

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A packaging technique where the gas composition surrounding the product is changed in order to prolong shelf life and reduce natural deterioration, such as gas permeable packaging materials or gas flushing with nitrogen.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/53196

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