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Messer’s Gourmet Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) gases are specially designed to preserve freshness, extend shelf life, and maintain the quality of a wide range of perishable foods. These expertly blended mixtures of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen target key spoilage mechanisms—oxidation, microbial growth, and mold—while maintaining product appearance and taste. Available in a variety of pre-mixed formulations tailored for meat, seafood, dairy, bakery, produce, and prepared foods, Messer’s MAP solutions are backed by Canadian manufacturing and industry expertise to support food safety, supply chain efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Messer’s Gourmet gas mixtures for dairy are designed to combat microbial spoilage and extend the shelf life of hard and soft cheeses, yogurt, and cultured products. By combining carbon dioxide and nitrogen in optimal ratios, these gas blends reduce mold growth and fermentation while preserving texture and flavour. Our solutions also help prevent package collapse in grated and sliced cheeses.
To preserve the freshness of delicate produce, Messer’s Gourmet gas mixtures create equilibrium modified atmospheres (EMA) that balance oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. These mixtures help slow respiration, reduce moisture loss, and extend shelf life without compromising taste, texture, or color. Ideal for leafy greens, salads, and pre-peeled vegetables, our MAP solutions are tailored to the respiration rate of each product.
Messer’s Gourmet gas mixtures for fish and seafood are formulated to maintain freshness, texture, and appearance while extending shelf life. By combining carbon dioxide with nitrogen in precise ratios, these MAP solutions slow microbial growth and oxidation, preserving product quality from catch to consumer. Ideal for fresh fillets, shellfish, and smoked seafood, Messer’s gases help processors meet food safety standards and reduce spoilage.
Messer’s MAP gas solutions for meat and poultry support food safety, color retention, and shelf-life extension through carefully controlled oxygen and carbon dioxide ratios. For red meat, high oxygen levels preserve color and texture, while poultry benefits from CO₂-rich mixtures that inhibit bacterial growth. These tailored solutions help processors meet strict safety standards and consumer expectations.
Prepared foods like pizzas, ready meals, and sandwiches benefit from Messer’s Gourmet MAP mixtures, which balance CO₂ and nitrogen to reduce spoilage from oxidation and microbial growth. These gas blends extend shelf life while maintaining product quality, allowing producers and caterers to optimize production, reduce waste, and improve logistics. Messer’s solutions help simplify operations while maintaining food safety and flavour.
From breads and cakes to coffee and peanuts, Messer’s Gourmet gas solutions protect dry and flour-based products from oxidation, mold, and moisture loss. Modified Atmosphere Packaging with nitrogen or CO₂ prevents spoilage and discoloration, while maintaining freshness and product integrity. These solutions are ideal for extending shelf life without altering flavour or texture.
Learn more about MAP gases from our data sheet.
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