EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF OXYGEN ABSORBERS DURING STORAGE
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https://doi.org/10.26408/136.03Keywords:
oxygen absorber, quality, absorption efficiency, shelf lifeAbstract
Oxygen absorbers allow for the effective extension of the shelf life of food products. A necessary condition is the correct selection of the absorber for the size of the packaging and its correct operation. Oxygen absorbers have a factory-declared minimum sorption capacity, but manufacturers do not declare the period during which this parameter will be maintained. The lack of information on the period for maintaining the original parameters of oxygen absorbers means that users do not know how long from the date of production they can still use the absorbers so that they provide optimal protection for the products packed with them. The aim of the work was to assess the sorption properties of absorbers after a specified period of storage in the original bulk. Sorption capacity was determined using a non-invasive, fluorescent method of measuring oxygen. The obtained results were compared with the results obtained for brand new oxygen absorbers of the same type. Additionally, the properties of packaging materials (i.e. thickness, composition, oxygen transmission rate) from which the factory packaging of the tested absorbers was made were determined, as well as the effect of the type of packaging on maintaining sorption capacity.
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