Fish Pack Oxygen Absorber

From: A.J Simpson (asimpson@phillipsfoods.com)
Date: Tue Nov 18 2003 - 17:50:20 PST

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    I just received a report regarding the following practice which I haven't
    heard of before.

    >" While in a fish factory last week we saw them placing a aluminium pouch
    >that was one inch by one inch square and rather flat into a plastic bag
    >with a single salmon skinless fillet from about a 3kg fish that was to be
    >sealed. They explained that the small aluminium pouch was an oxygen
    >absorber that helped to keep the fish from turning brown."

    Could anybody comment as to the contents of the "aluminium pouch" and how
    this works ? I am curious as to why anybody would consider this necesary if
    they have a bag with good oxygen permeability barrier. I guess it would
    depend on the intended shelflife of the product ?

    Regards / Adrian Simpson



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