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Abstract
A composition comprising a thermoplastic and a CO2 releasing material; wherein the CO2 releasing material comprises: a) a carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal; and b) an acid; the CO2 releasing material has a sufficient amount and ratio of the carbon and oxygen containing salt of the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the acid so that, in the presence of water, the CO2 releasing material reacts to release CO2 gas through the thermoplastic into a surrounding environment.
Description
THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COZ
RELEASING MATERIAL
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates to a C02 releasing composition comprising a combination of a C02 releasing material that is incorporated within a thermoplastic. In the presence of water, the C02 releasing material reacts to release C02 gas through the thermoplastic into the sun ounding environment.
Suitable thermoplastic materials include, but are not limited to, polyolefms such as polypropylene and polyethylene, polyisoprene, polybutadiene, polybutene, polysiloxane, polycarbonates, polyamides, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene-methacrylate copolymer, polyvinyl chloride), polystyrene, polyesters, polyanhydrides, polyacrylianitrile, polysulfones, polyacrylic ester, acrylic, polyurethane and polyacetal, or copolymers or mixtures thereof. It is understood that the desired thermoplastic is selected based on the end-use. For example, the specific thermoplastic selected may be based on the desired level of gas permeability so as to allow the desired level of moisture into the thermoplastic and/or the desired amount of CO2 gas out of the thermoplastic.
In another example, the desired thermoplastic may be selected that has the desired end-use properties of the shaped article (e.g. tensile strength, moldability, elasticity, cost).
In yet a further embodiment, the C02 releasing material may be a carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or allealine earth metal, such as the carbonates of sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium. Bicarbonates of the same may also be employed. In yet a further embodiment, the C02 releasing material is calcium carbonate.
In yet a further embodiment, the COZ releasing material may be baking powder.
Mixtures of CO~ releasing compositions are also possible.
In an embodiment of the composition, the COZ releasing material loading level is between about 10% to about 80%, more specifically from about 10% to about 20%, about 20% to about 40% , about 40% to about 60%, and/or about 60% to about 80%
by weight with respect to composition.
In another embodiment, the C02 releasing material may be a combination of a carbonate with an acid. Suitable carbonates include, but are not limited to, such as, but not limited to, sodium bicarbonate and/or calcium carbonate. Suitable acids include, but are not limited to, citric acid, malefic acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, polyacrylic acid, oxalic acid and/or mixtures thereof. In one specific embodiment, the acid can be used in an anhydrous form to prevent the reaction from occurring prematurely. In yet another embodiment, to reduce the possibility of the reaction initiating prematurely, the acid is in its solid granular form and is substantially free of moisture.
In one embodiment, the C02 releasing material in the C02 releasing composition is a activated by moisture and thus, results in the controlled release of CO2.
As such, the composition including the thermoplastic and C02 releasing material may be designed (e.g. the amount and/or morphology) to produce the desired amount of C02 release per unit time based on the desired environment.
The COZ releasing composition may be produced in any desired form. Suitable forms include, but are not limited to, film, sheets, inserts (e.g. tape strips, tabs) and liners.
The following examples are merely exemplary and are not meant to limit the application of the present invention. For example, the composition of the present invention may be formed into an insert for inclusion within the interior of the package. An example of one form of an insert is a plug, tab, strip, patch or sleeve of any suitable shape. In another embodiment, a liner may be formed from the composition of the present invention that has an exterior surface substantially conforming to at least a portion of an interior surface of the package. In yet another embodiment, the composition of the present invention may be used to form a film or sheet. In one example, the sheeting of the present invention may be joined with another sheet. In at least one embodiment, the sheets are effectively laminated one to the other so that an exterior layer may be established adjacent to the i composition of the present invention which is substantially gas impermeable.
The laminate sheet may then be used to wrap an item which is to be stored in a controlled environment. One means by which the joinder process may be accomplished is through a thermal extrusion procedure.
The desired article may be produced by any conventional process of malting a plastic article that includes, but is not limited to, extrusion, melt inflation (e.g. blown film, blow moulding, thermoforming) and/or injection molding. At some stage of the process, the COZ releasing material is blended with the thermoplastic and the resulting blend is subsequently processed into the desired shape article.
The following are merely illustrative examples of various compositions of the present invention. It is understood that these are merely illustrative examples and are not meant to limit the present invention.
Formulation Number Materials Wt percentage 001 B1H4E Resin 95.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
002 CaC03 50.00%
Luviskol VA64 7.00%
Carbopol 971 P-NF 13.00%
EXACT 4023 30.00%
003 CaCO3 40.00%
Luviskol VA64 10.00%
Molecular Sieve 4A 15.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
004 NaHC03 35 .00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
Carbopol 971 P-NF 25.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
005 NaHC03 32.00%
Citric Acid 28.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
006 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
007 NaHC03 50.00%
Malic Acid 25.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 20.00%
008 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
15-200 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
009 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
Luviskol Va64 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
010 Calcium Carbonate 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
Pluronic F108 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
O 11 NaHC03 35.00%
Malic Acid 35.00%
PolyOx 750 10.00%
EXACT 4023 20.00%
012 NaHCO3 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
EXACT 4023 26.00%
013 CaCO3 35.00%
Malic Acid 38.90%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.10%
014 CaC03 35.00%
Malic Acid 38.90%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
PP 3505 21.10%
015 CaC03 35.00%
Citric Acid 37.10%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 22.90%
016 CaC03 37.00%
Citric Acid 31.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
Calcium Hydroxide 6.00%
(anhydrous) EXACT 4023 21.10%
The following examples illustrate the use of the present COz releasing composition in the presence of moisture that activates the CO2 releasing material and thus, results in CO2 being released through the thermoplastic into the surrounding environment.
In one example, the C02 releasing material initiates C02 production when the COZ releasing material is exposed to an elevated relative humidity of about at least 50%
(measured at 22C). In yet another example, when the C02 releasing material is exposed to increasing temperatures, the C02 production/release increases. Among other factors, it is understood that the COZ production/release rates are effected by the amount and proportion of carbonate and acid in the composition. In addition, the production/release rates is also effected by the IVIVTR of the thermoplastic, the exposure to a specific relative humidity and/or temperature.
In one application, the introduction of COZ gas lowers the ambient oxygen content within the package and thus, slows the respiration rate of natural and processed food products. In another example, when COZ converts to carbonic acid in the presence of moisture on the surface of a product, the increased level of carbonic acid on the surface of the product decreases the pH. As a consequence, bacterium that is sensitive to higher acidic levels are inhibited. In a further example, the increase in C02 gas reduces the overall oxygen content in the package and thus, the amount of oxidation and/or oxygen sensitive bacterium.
In one example of the above, the purpose of releasing C02 is to accomplish modified atmosphere packaging. As such, the control of the amount of COZ into the surrounding environment is used to achieve the optimum shelf life - the lowest amount of oxygen concentration before anaerobic respiration is initiated.
Examples of products that may be protected by the present invention include, but are not limited to, natural and processed food products such as cheese, luncheon meats, bacon, fermented diary products, fruits and vegetables, raw meats, poultry, fresh and salted fish, intermediate moisture foods (such as jerky, pet foods, and granola bars), high fat moist bakery products, acidified dairy products, mayonnaise and salad dressings, controlled atmosphere/modified atmosphere refrigerated extended shelf life foods (such as partially cooked meals, pasta dishes, sauces, cut fruit, and vegetable salads, and other water-bearing foods).
In yet another embodiment, the present invention may be used for a C02 releasing article in the following products. For example, in one illustrative example, the CO~
releasing composition maintains an environment for flesh cut apples so as to maintain their texture and firmness at about 30-45% CO~ and, optionally, also results in an 021evel of about 2-5%. After about 24-hours of paclcaging the produce, the COa releasing composition maintains an environment for fresh cut apples at a gas level of below about concentrations of 20% COZ and 5% OZ.
In another illustrative example, the C02 releasing composition maintains an environment for fresh cut lettuce so as to maintain their texture and firmness at below about 5% COz and, optionally, also results in an 02 level of about 2-5%, more particularly maintaining a 02 concentration above about 2%.
In one example , the C02 releasing composition is integrated into a COa releasing film into a package with barrier properties that can maintain the desired gas concentrations. Suitable barrier films include, but are not limited to, films having selective permeation to 02 and C02 (e.g. a barrier film with a Beta value of less than about 1 where Beta is defined as the ratio of COZ and 02 transmission in a film material).
In yet another illustrative example, the COZ releasing composition maintains an environment for warm baked goods so as to release C02 to slow aerobic respiration of organisms that may cause the bakery good to become stale. In addition, an absorbing material (e.g. a desiccant) may be incorporated into the composition to absorb detrimental levels of moisture.
In yet another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the fresh flower market (retail and wholesale refrigerated cases). For example, elevated COZ levels have been found to maintain the green color of flower stems. In one specific example, the present invention may be incorporated into a film or incorporated/added to the present package that releases over a specified time period (e.g.
30 day period).
In another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for fresh or frozen seafood (e.g. frozen/thawed case ready seafood). For example, the C02 releasing composition produces sufficient C02 to elevate the CO~ concentration in the package and, as such, slows aerobic respiration - while preventing anaerobic respiration.
For example, the COZ releasing composition produces sufficient CO2 to elevate the C02 concentration in the package to above about 30% with an ambient O~
concentration of about 20% so as to slow the degradation of finned seafood. In another example, the CO2 releasing composition produces sufficient COZ to elevate the COZ
concentration in the package at a minimum of about 20% and the OZ at about 20% to slow the growth of micro organisms on seafood. Under conventional conditions, Class A seafood can be sold up to 7 days from the catch and Class B seafood can be sold ~-14 days from the catch. It is believed that the conditions discussed above will result in extending the length of Class A seafood up to 10 days.
In another embodiment, the COZ releasing composition produces sufficient C02 to in a film form over a specified time (e.g. 7 day period) so as to maintains a gas environment of about 40% C02, 40% nitrogen and 20% oxygen.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention may also include, in addition to the C02 releasing composition that is incorporated within a thermoplastic, other components such as, but not limited to, a biologically active ingredient such as a biocide (e.g. chlorine dioxide), and/or a desiccant. For example, a biocide may be incorporated into the COZ releasing composition that produces sufficient COZ so as to result in a modified atmosphere of about 30% C02, about 20% 02 and about 50% Nz to increase the shelf life of seafood.
In a further example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for fresh fruits and/or vegetables. In one specific example, this product would release over about a 14 day period. In yet another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the produce market. In one specific example, the present invention would be incorporated into bulk shipment of products like shredded lettuce and berries.
In one example, typically, berries are bulls packaged and treated with C02 gas to elevate the CO2 concentration in shipping containers. However, when the berries are removed from the bulls containers, gas levels typically are not maintained.
Bevies respire and produce COZ after harvesting. In one example, the COZ releasing composition is incorporated into a film in a single unit packages for berries and maintains an environment for berries so as to elevate the COa level in the package (e.g.
maintaining a C02 concentration of about 8-25%, most particularly at about 10-20%, in the package).
In another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the meat. In one specific example, the present invention would be incorporated into both films to place inside refrigerated display cases and labels to be inserted into case ready packages of meat.
In another embodiment, the proper selection of the thermoplastic and the resulting CO2 composition with the desired level of COa permeability will allow packages according to the present invention to maintain the desired steady state levels of that gas within the package. In producing the composition of the invention, the steady state levels for COZ within the packages are determined by, at least, the following considerations: a) the permeability of the film; b) the volume of the headspace of the package;
and c) the respiration rate and quantity of the desired material (e.g. fruit, seafood).
The permeability of the film is determined by the characteristics of the film and the partial pressure gradients for the carbon dioxide across the film. The greater the partial pressure gradient between the package and the ambient environment outside the package for the gas, the greater the flux then ein or thereout.
Whereas particular embodiments of the present invention have been described above as examples, it will be appreciated that variations of the details may be made without departing from the scope of he invention. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be practiced by other than the disclosed embodiments, all of which are presented in this description for purposes of illustration and not of limitation. It is noted that equivalents of the particular embodiments discussed in this description may practice the invention as well. Therefore, reference should be made to the appended claims rather than the foregoing discussion of examples when assessing the scope of the invention in which exclusive rights are claimed.
RELEASING MATERIAL
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates to a C02 releasing composition comprising a combination of a C02 releasing material that is incorporated within a thermoplastic. In the presence of water, the C02 releasing material reacts to release C02 gas through the thermoplastic into the sun ounding environment.
Suitable thermoplastic materials include, but are not limited to, polyolefms such as polypropylene and polyethylene, polyisoprene, polybutadiene, polybutene, polysiloxane, polycarbonates, polyamides, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene-methacrylate copolymer, polyvinyl chloride), polystyrene, polyesters, polyanhydrides, polyacrylianitrile, polysulfones, polyacrylic ester, acrylic, polyurethane and polyacetal, or copolymers or mixtures thereof. It is understood that the desired thermoplastic is selected based on the end-use. For example, the specific thermoplastic selected may be based on the desired level of gas permeability so as to allow the desired level of moisture into the thermoplastic and/or the desired amount of CO2 gas out of the thermoplastic.
In another example, the desired thermoplastic may be selected that has the desired end-use properties of the shaped article (e.g. tensile strength, moldability, elasticity, cost).
In yet a further embodiment, the C02 releasing material may be a carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or allealine earth metal, such as the carbonates of sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium. Bicarbonates of the same may also be employed. In yet a further embodiment, the C02 releasing material is calcium carbonate.
In yet a further embodiment, the COZ releasing material may be baking powder.
Mixtures of CO~ releasing compositions are also possible.
In an embodiment of the composition, the COZ releasing material loading level is between about 10% to about 80%, more specifically from about 10% to about 20%, about 20% to about 40% , about 40% to about 60%, and/or about 60% to about 80%
by weight with respect to composition.
In another embodiment, the C02 releasing material may be a combination of a carbonate with an acid. Suitable carbonates include, but are not limited to, such as, but not limited to, sodium bicarbonate and/or calcium carbonate. Suitable acids include, but are not limited to, citric acid, malefic acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, polyacrylic acid, oxalic acid and/or mixtures thereof. In one specific embodiment, the acid can be used in an anhydrous form to prevent the reaction from occurring prematurely. In yet another embodiment, to reduce the possibility of the reaction initiating prematurely, the acid is in its solid granular form and is substantially free of moisture.
In one embodiment, the C02 releasing material in the C02 releasing composition is a activated by moisture and thus, results in the controlled release of CO2.
As such, the composition including the thermoplastic and C02 releasing material may be designed (e.g. the amount and/or morphology) to produce the desired amount of C02 release per unit time based on the desired environment.
The COZ releasing composition may be produced in any desired form. Suitable forms include, but are not limited to, film, sheets, inserts (e.g. tape strips, tabs) and liners.
The following examples are merely exemplary and are not meant to limit the application of the present invention. For example, the composition of the present invention may be formed into an insert for inclusion within the interior of the package. An example of one form of an insert is a plug, tab, strip, patch or sleeve of any suitable shape. In another embodiment, a liner may be formed from the composition of the present invention that has an exterior surface substantially conforming to at least a portion of an interior surface of the package. In yet another embodiment, the composition of the present invention may be used to form a film or sheet. In one example, the sheeting of the present invention may be joined with another sheet. In at least one embodiment, the sheets are effectively laminated one to the other so that an exterior layer may be established adjacent to the i composition of the present invention which is substantially gas impermeable.
The laminate sheet may then be used to wrap an item which is to be stored in a controlled environment. One means by which the joinder process may be accomplished is through a thermal extrusion procedure.
The desired article may be produced by any conventional process of malting a plastic article that includes, but is not limited to, extrusion, melt inflation (e.g. blown film, blow moulding, thermoforming) and/or injection molding. At some stage of the process, the COZ releasing material is blended with the thermoplastic and the resulting blend is subsequently processed into the desired shape article.
The following are merely illustrative examples of various compositions of the present invention. It is understood that these are merely illustrative examples and are not meant to limit the present invention.
Formulation Number Materials Wt percentage 001 B1H4E Resin 95.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
002 CaC03 50.00%
Luviskol VA64 7.00%
Carbopol 971 P-NF 13.00%
EXACT 4023 30.00%
003 CaCO3 40.00%
Luviskol VA64 10.00%
Molecular Sieve 4A 15.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
004 NaHC03 35 .00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
Carbopol 971 P-NF 25.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
005 NaHC03 32.00%
Citric Acid 28.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 35.00%
006 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
007 NaHC03 50.00%
Malic Acid 25.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 20.00%
008 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
15-200 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
009 NaHC03 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
Luviskol Va64 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
010 Calcium Carbonate 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
Pluronic F108 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.00%
O 11 NaHC03 35.00%
Malic Acid 35.00%
PolyOx 750 10.00%
EXACT 4023 20.00%
012 NaHCO3 37.00%
Malic Acid 37.00%
EXACT 4023 26.00%
013 CaCO3 35.00%
Malic Acid 38.90%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 21.10%
014 CaC03 35.00%
Malic Acid 38.90%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
PP 3505 21.10%
015 CaC03 35.00%
Citric Acid 37.10%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
EXACT 4023 22.90%
016 CaC03 37.00%
Citric Acid 31.00%
PolyOx 750 5.00%
Calcium Hydroxide 6.00%
(anhydrous) EXACT 4023 21.10%
The following examples illustrate the use of the present COz releasing composition in the presence of moisture that activates the CO2 releasing material and thus, results in CO2 being released through the thermoplastic into the surrounding environment.
In one example, the C02 releasing material initiates C02 production when the COZ releasing material is exposed to an elevated relative humidity of about at least 50%
(measured at 22C). In yet another example, when the C02 releasing material is exposed to increasing temperatures, the C02 production/release increases. Among other factors, it is understood that the COZ production/release rates are effected by the amount and proportion of carbonate and acid in the composition. In addition, the production/release rates is also effected by the IVIVTR of the thermoplastic, the exposure to a specific relative humidity and/or temperature.
In one application, the introduction of COZ gas lowers the ambient oxygen content within the package and thus, slows the respiration rate of natural and processed food products. In another example, when COZ converts to carbonic acid in the presence of moisture on the surface of a product, the increased level of carbonic acid on the surface of the product decreases the pH. As a consequence, bacterium that is sensitive to higher acidic levels are inhibited. In a further example, the increase in C02 gas reduces the overall oxygen content in the package and thus, the amount of oxidation and/or oxygen sensitive bacterium.
In one example of the above, the purpose of releasing C02 is to accomplish modified atmosphere packaging. As such, the control of the amount of COZ into the surrounding environment is used to achieve the optimum shelf life - the lowest amount of oxygen concentration before anaerobic respiration is initiated.
Examples of products that may be protected by the present invention include, but are not limited to, natural and processed food products such as cheese, luncheon meats, bacon, fermented diary products, fruits and vegetables, raw meats, poultry, fresh and salted fish, intermediate moisture foods (such as jerky, pet foods, and granola bars), high fat moist bakery products, acidified dairy products, mayonnaise and salad dressings, controlled atmosphere/modified atmosphere refrigerated extended shelf life foods (such as partially cooked meals, pasta dishes, sauces, cut fruit, and vegetable salads, and other water-bearing foods).
In yet another embodiment, the present invention may be used for a C02 releasing article in the following products. For example, in one illustrative example, the CO~
releasing composition maintains an environment for flesh cut apples so as to maintain their texture and firmness at about 30-45% CO~ and, optionally, also results in an 021evel of about 2-5%. After about 24-hours of paclcaging the produce, the COa releasing composition maintains an environment for fresh cut apples at a gas level of below about concentrations of 20% COZ and 5% OZ.
In another illustrative example, the C02 releasing composition maintains an environment for fresh cut lettuce so as to maintain their texture and firmness at below about 5% COz and, optionally, also results in an 02 level of about 2-5%, more particularly maintaining a 02 concentration above about 2%.
In one example , the C02 releasing composition is integrated into a COa releasing film into a package with barrier properties that can maintain the desired gas concentrations. Suitable barrier films include, but are not limited to, films having selective permeation to 02 and C02 (e.g. a barrier film with a Beta value of less than about 1 where Beta is defined as the ratio of COZ and 02 transmission in a film material).
In yet another illustrative example, the COZ releasing composition maintains an environment for warm baked goods so as to release C02 to slow aerobic respiration of organisms that may cause the bakery good to become stale. In addition, an absorbing material (e.g. a desiccant) may be incorporated into the composition to absorb detrimental levels of moisture.
In yet another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the fresh flower market (retail and wholesale refrigerated cases). For example, elevated COZ levels have been found to maintain the green color of flower stems. In one specific example, the present invention may be incorporated into a film or incorporated/added to the present package that releases over a specified time period (e.g.
30 day period).
In another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for fresh or frozen seafood (e.g. frozen/thawed case ready seafood). For example, the C02 releasing composition produces sufficient C02 to elevate the CO~ concentration in the package and, as such, slows aerobic respiration - while preventing anaerobic respiration.
For example, the COZ releasing composition produces sufficient CO2 to elevate the C02 concentration in the package to above about 30% with an ambient O~
concentration of about 20% so as to slow the degradation of finned seafood. In another example, the CO2 releasing composition produces sufficient COZ to elevate the COZ
concentration in the package at a minimum of about 20% and the OZ at about 20% to slow the growth of micro organisms on seafood. Under conventional conditions, Class A seafood can be sold up to 7 days from the catch and Class B seafood can be sold ~-14 days from the catch. It is believed that the conditions discussed above will result in extending the length of Class A seafood up to 10 days.
In another embodiment, the COZ releasing composition produces sufficient C02 to in a film form over a specified time (e.g. 7 day period) so as to maintains a gas environment of about 40% C02, 40% nitrogen and 20% oxygen.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention may also include, in addition to the C02 releasing composition that is incorporated within a thermoplastic, other components such as, but not limited to, a biologically active ingredient such as a biocide (e.g. chlorine dioxide), and/or a desiccant. For example, a biocide may be incorporated into the COZ releasing composition that produces sufficient COZ so as to result in a modified atmosphere of about 30% C02, about 20% 02 and about 50% Nz to increase the shelf life of seafood.
In a further example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for fresh fruits and/or vegetables. In one specific example, this product would release over about a 14 day period. In yet another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the produce market. In one specific example, the present invention would be incorporated into bulk shipment of products like shredded lettuce and berries.
In one example, typically, berries are bulls packaged and treated with C02 gas to elevate the CO2 concentration in shipping containers. However, when the berries are removed from the bulls containers, gas levels typically are not maintained.
Bevies respire and produce COZ after harvesting. In one example, the COZ releasing composition is incorporated into a film in a single unit packages for berries and maintains an environment for berries so as to elevate the COa level in the package (e.g.
maintaining a C02 concentration of about 8-25%, most particularly at about 10-20%, in the package).
In another example, the present invention may be incorporated into packages for the meat. In one specific example, the present invention would be incorporated into both films to place inside refrigerated display cases and labels to be inserted into case ready packages of meat.
In another embodiment, the proper selection of the thermoplastic and the resulting CO2 composition with the desired level of COa permeability will allow packages according to the present invention to maintain the desired steady state levels of that gas within the package. In producing the composition of the invention, the steady state levels for COZ within the packages are determined by, at least, the following considerations: a) the permeability of the film; b) the volume of the headspace of the package;
and c) the respiration rate and quantity of the desired material (e.g. fruit, seafood).
The permeability of the film is determined by the characteristics of the film and the partial pressure gradients for the carbon dioxide across the film. The greater the partial pressure gradient between the package and the ambient environment outside the package for the gas, the greater the flux then ein or thereout.
Whereas particular embodiments of the present invention have been described above as examples, it will be appreciated that variations of the details may be made without departing from the scope of he invention. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be practiced by other than the disclosed embodiments, all of which are presented in this description for purposes of illustration and not of limitation. It is noted that equivalents of the particular embodiments discussed in this description may practice the invention as well. Therefore, reference should be made to the appended claims rather than the foregoing discussion of examples when assessing the scope of the invention in which exclusive rights are claimed.
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1. A composition comprising a thermoplastic and a CO2 releasing material;
wherein the CO2 releasing material comprises: a) a carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal; and b) an acid; the CO2 releasing material has a sufficient amount and ratio of the carbon and oxygen containing salt of the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the acid so that, in the presence of water, the CO2 releasing material reacts to release CO2 gas through the thermoplastic into a surrounding environment.
wherein the CO2 releasing material comprises: a) a carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal; and b) an acid; the CO2 releasing material has a sufficient amount and ratio of the carbon and oxygen containing salt of the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the acid so that, in the presence of water, the CO2 releasing material reacts to release CO2 gas through the thermoplastic into a surrounding environment.
2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the carbon and oxygen containing salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal is a carbonate.
3. The composition of claim 2 wherein the composition is in the form of a film, sheet, insert or liner.
4. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing material reacts and releases CO2 gas through the thermoplastic into a package environment when the releasing material is exposed to an elevated relative humidity of the package environment of about at least 50%, as measured at 22C.
5. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for cut apples at about 30-45% CO2.
6. The composition of claim 5 wherein the O2 level is about 2-5%.
7. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for cut lettuce at below about 5% CO2.
8. The composition of claim 7 wherein the O2 level is about 2-5%.
9. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for baked goods at a sufficient release rate of CO2 to slow aerobic respiration of organisms that causes the baked good to become stale.
10. The composition of claim 9 wherein an absorbing material is incorporated into the composition to absorb detrimental levels of moisture.
11. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for cut flowers market at a sufficient release rate of CO2 to maintain the green color of flower stems for at least 30 days.
12. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for fresh or frozen seafood so as to produce sufficient CO2 to slow aerobic respiration while reducing anaerobic respiration.
13. The composition of claim 12 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for fresh or frozen seafood above about 30%
with an ambient O2 concentration of about 20%.
with an ambient O2 concentration of about 20%.
14. The composition of claim 12 wherein the CO2 releasing composition maintains a package environment for fresh or frozen seafood at an elevated CO2 concentration of at least about 20% and the O2 concentration at about 20%.
15. The composition of claim 2 wherein a biologically active ingredient is incorporated into the composition.
16. The composition of claim 15 wherein the biologically active ingredient is chlorine dioxide and added in sufficient amounts with the CO2 releasing material so as to produce a modified atmosphere of about 30% CO2, about 20% O2 and about 50% N2 for seafood.
17. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition is integrated into a CO2 releasing film into a package with a barrier film having selective permeation to O2 and CO2.
18. The composition of claim 2 wherein the CO2 releasing composition produces a sufficient amount of CO2 in a film form so as to maintains a gas environment in the package of about 40% CO2, 40% nitrogen and 20% oxygen.
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