Oxygen / Carbon Dioxide

Food-Grade O₂/CO₂ Blends from Josef Gas – High-Purity MAP Gas for Meat, Produce, and Bakery Packaging

Josef Gas supplies high-quality food-grade Oxygen (O₂) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) gas blends (UN1072 & UN1013) for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) applications, ensuring optimal freshness, extended shelf life, and enhanced product presentation. These precise gas blends help control respiration rates, maintain color, and slow bacterial growth, making them ideal for meat, seafood, fresh produce, and bakery applications.

Key Applications of O₂/CO₂ Food-Grade Blends:

Optimized MAP Gas Blends for Food Packaging & Preservation

80% O₂ / 20% CO₂ – Fresh Meat Packaging

• Preserves the bright red color of beef and pork by stabilizing oxymyoglobin, the pigment responsible for meat’s fresh appearance.
• CO₂ slows bacterial growth, helping to extend shelf life while maintaining visual appeal.
• Used in vacuum-sealed and tray-sealed fresh meat packaging for premium retail presentation.

60% O₂ / 40% CO₂ – Poultry & Seafood Packaging

• A balanced blend for poultry and seafood, combining color retention and microbial inhibition.
• Oxygen prevents discoloration, ensuring poultry remains fresh-looking and seafood maintains a natural, appealing appearance.
• CO₂ reduces spoilage, extending shelf life in fresh-cut poultry and seafood products.

50% O₂ / 50% N₂ – Fresh Produce Packaging

• Commonly used for pre-cut fruits and vegetables, helping to control respiration rates and prevent browning.
• Maintains freshness, texture, and flavor, ensuring longer shelf life without preservatives.
• Nitrogen balances the atmosphere and prevents package collapse, keeping produce visually appealing and structurally intact.

30% O₂ / 70% N₂ – Bakery & Snack Packaging

• Ideal for bread, pastries, and baked goods, preventing the staling process that occurs in low-oxygen environments.
• Maintains volume and texture, keeping products soft and fresh for longer periods.
• Nitrogen prevents oxidation and moisture loss, ensuring consistent quality and extended shelf life.

Why Choose O₂/CO₂ Blends for Food Packaging?

• Maintains color and freshness, ensuring better product presentation.
• Prevents oxidation and microbial spoilage, extending shelf life in fresh food packaging.
• Optimized gas ratios for specific food applications, from fresh meats to baked goods.

Reliable Supply & Expert Support

Josef Gas provides O₂/CO₂ blends 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 food industry compliance.

Why Choose Josef Gas for O₂/CO₂ Food-Grade Blends?

✔ Precision gas blends for extended shelf life and food preservation
✔ Custom MAP gas solutions tailored to meat, produce, and bakery applications
✔ Reliable supply and delivery across the GTA & extended regions
✔ Expert consultation on gas applications for food processing and packaging

Josef Gas delivers food-grade gases, including O₂/CO₂ blends, CO₂/N₂ blends, pure Nitrogen, and Argon, to Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington, Vaughan, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Toronto, and throughout the GTA, Hamilton, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph. Contact us today to enhance your food packaging operations with the best MAP gas solutions available.