Patent ID: 6103281
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A23L,B65B

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a modified atmosphere package, comprising:supplying a first package including a non-barrier portion substantially permeable to oxygen;placing a retail cut of raw meat within said first package;sealing said first package;supplying a second package substantially impermeable to oxygen;covering said first package with said second package without sealing said second package so as to create a pocket between said first and second packages;supplying an oxygen scavenger;activating said oxygen scavenger with an oxygen scavenger accelerator;positioning said oxygen scavenger external to said first package such that said oxygen scavenger is capable of absorbing oxygen within said pocket;removing oxygen from said pocket so as to reduce an oxygen level therein to a non-zero level; andsealing said second package, said activated oxygen scavenger aggressively absorbing any residual oxygen in said modified atmosphere package so as to reduce the oxygen level from said non-zero level to approximately zero percent.