GAS

Something that we can find in a large majority of food products is swelling of the packaging, which gives a very bad brand image of the manufacturer in front of the consumer.

Why is there swelling in food packaging?

This, which we can detect very visually on any shelf, is due to microbial growth in the final product. Bacteria, heterofermentative in this case, or yeasts proliferate and generate gases that accumulate inside the packaging, causing the appearance to appear swollen and voluptuous. The product has fermented, has deteriorated and should therefore be avoided.

What causes swelling in food packaging?

Most of the causes of swelling in food packaging, i.e. the generation of gas, are due to a break in the cold chain, which consumers and manufacturers are often unable to control. It can also be due to contamination of the initial product, which is why the use of preservatives is essential in most cases.

What natural preservatives can Amerex offer against the gas that causes bloating in packaging? 

Amerex natural preservatives, by controlling microbial growth, solve this type of organoleptic problem, not only the gas that causes swelling of the packaging, but also the generation of exudate, loss of colour or bad smell.

You can see an example in the following image. Contact us if you are interested in improving the organoleptic of your products!