Patent ID: 8877274
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: A23B,A23L,A23V,F25D,Y02A,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for extending the storage life of non-respiring foodstuffs comprising: generating and maintaining a modified and controlled atmosphere (MA/CA) environment in a mechanically refrigerated system within a rigid sealable container, the mechanically refrigerated system having at least one mechanical refrigeration unit having an air inlet and an air outlet, by: generating a recirculating forced atmosphere stream within the rigid sealable container by operation of said mechanical refrigeration unit, the recirculating forced atmosphere stream being from the ambient atmosphere inside the rigid sealable container; positioning an oxygen reduction means along the recirculating forced atmosphere stream within the container interior at a chosen one of the air inlet and the air outlet to reduce the amount of oxygen within the forced atmosphere stream; and operating the oxygen reduction means on the recirculating forced atmosphere stream in an oxygen reduction mode to reduce the oxygen level to, and maintain the oxygen level at, 10,000 ppm or less inside the rigid sealable container.