So often described as the gas of life, oxygen is the most fundamental and recognisable of the air gases. As essential to industry as it is to life, oxygen is among the top five most...
In 2015 we covered the fascinating story of how IceGuerilla, a unique ice cream company in Beeskow, Germany, had teamed up with Linde to design delivery method as unique as their ice cream. The history...
By far, the cryogenic freezing of food products is the hallmark of low temperature applications for the commodity that is carbon dioxide (CO2).
Since 1938, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established regulations for drug manufacturers. Medical gases are considered prescription drugs and are covered by these regulations. The regulations (21 CFR Part 211) have been revised...
Originally, gases were utilised by the food industry in their various forms – whether it be a gas, liquid or solid – to freeze, chill and create atmospheres for products, to preserve and increase shelf...
According to Tom Chromy, Chart Industries CO2 Market Specialist, liquid nitrogen (LN2) and liquid CO2 (LCO2) are becoming much more prevalent in the market due to four key influencers; environmental issues surrounding refrigerants; increased expense of mechanical...
In the developed world markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, and many other regions, often the predominant range of applications for carbon dioxide (CO2) is dedicated to a variety of food processing demands.
Have you ever picked up a bottle of lightly carbonated water or juice from a vending machine or shop chiller? Perhaps you’ve quenched your thirst and energy needs with a popular isotonic sports drink after...
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is an optimal blend of pure oxygen, carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrogen within the food package, enabling fresh and minimally processed packaged food products to maintain visual, textural, and nutritional appeal...
When gasworld first explored the world of food processing from farm to freezer back in 2011, the emphasis was on the various uses for industrial gases in agriculture.
