Oxygen

Food-Grade Oxygen from Josef Gas – High-Purity MAP Gas for Meat, Produce, and Fermentation Applications

Josef Gas supplies high-quality food-grade Oxygen (O₂) (UN1072) for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) applications, ensuring optimal freshness, color retention, and extended shelf life in specific food products. Unlike other MAP gases that reduce oxygen levels, pure Oxygen is intentionally used in packaging to support respiration in fresh produce and enhance the natural color of fresh meats. Josef Gas provides safe, reliable, and high-purity food-grade Oxygen for a variety of food and beverage applications.

Key Applications of Food-Grade Oxygen:

Oxygen for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Applications

Fresh Meat Packaging & Color Retention

• Maintains the bright red color of beef and pork by stabilizing oxymyoglobin, the pigment responsible for fresh meat’s appealing appearance.
• Used in combination with CO₂ to inhibit bacterial growth, balancing shelf life and visual presentation.
• Ensures superior product display and consumer appeal in meat packaging trays and vacuum-sealed meats.

Fresh Produce Preservation & Respiration Control

• Supports natural respiration rates in fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens, preventing premature spoilage.
• Helps maintain firmness, texture, and moisture balance, extending shelf life for fresh-cut produce, pre-packaged salads, and fresh herbs.
• Ensures consistent freshness in cold storage and transport, reducing waste and oxidation-related quality loss.

Fermentation & Controlled Storage Applications

• Used in wine, beer, and dairy fermentation to optimize microbial activity and enhance production consistency.
• Helps maintain oxygen-enriched environments in aquaculture and seafood storage, improving water quality and extending the viability of live seafood during transport.
• Supports food processing environments where controlled oxygenation enhances preservation and product stability.

Why Choose Food-Grade Oxygen for Packaging & Processing?

• Enhances natural meat color, preventing discoloration in retail packaging.
• Supports respiration in fresh produce, maintaining firmness and freshness.
• Essential for fermentation and seafood storage, improving product stability and shelf life.

Reliable Supply & Expert Support

Josef Gas provides food-grade Oxygen in multiple cylinder sizes, ensuring a consistent and dependable supply for food manufacturers, processors, and packaging facilities. Their team offers expert guidance on gas selection, MAP gas blending, and regulatory compliance.

Why Choose Josef Gas for Food-Grade Oxygen?

✔ High-purity Oxygen for food safety and extended shelf life
✔ Custom MAP gas solutions for meat, produce, and fermentation applications
✔ Reliable supply and delivery across the GTA & extended regions
✔ Expert consultation on gas applications for food packaging and processing

Josef Gas delivers food-grade gases, including pure Oxygen, CO₂/O₂ blends, Nitrogen, and Argon, to Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto, and throughout the GTA, Hamilton, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph. Contact us today to enhance your food packaging and processing operations with the best MAP gas solutions available.