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• After produce has been packaged and palletized, (i.e. before refrigeration), produce is rolled into the Flavour Shield gas container.

   

• Ozone is pumped into the container.

   

• Ozone flows through pallets and packaging for optimal
  disinfection effect.

   

• Microbial Reduction:  In the closed container concentrated ozone effectively reduces microbes that cause cellular deterioration.
• Complete penetration: A specific vacuum and air turbulence protocol ensures even ozone penetration between all palletized boxes/packages.
• Disinfection Before refrigeration: Our process disinfects the product while the microbes are in their most vulnerable condition, before they enter cold storage.
• A minimal and controlled ozone concentration dramatically reduces the microbial load on the fruit skin but does not affect flavour or other quality parameters.
• 20+ variables influence ozone activation and penetration for each crop type. Exact ozone dosage ensures effective microbial reduction without impacting the physical and chemical product properties. 
• No human safety concerns: The system is completely enclosed and destroys the ozone after the treatment is finished, so no human exposure to danger.
• 30-minute cycle: The treatment time of less than 30 minutes allows integration in commercial production processes.
• No interference: The process does not interfere with the current packing process and is easily implementable.

   

Results

Typical results that we achieve are:

• Double shelf life compared to un-treated product, in some cases even longer
• When tested, experts rate the product’s freshness as just harvested
• Reduction in microbiological load on the product
• No residues
• No change in taste
• No change in colour