Refrigerated storage or shipment of fresh produce in a modified gaseous atmosphere
CA 1086560 A · Owner: Transfresh Corporation · Inventors: Woodruff, Richard E.
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Fresh fruits and vegetables are stored under refrigerated conditions for extended periods of time in a manner which prevents the growth of harmful fungi and, as well, the, environmental atmosphere is a chemical anti-oxidant. All of the above are achieved by maintaining the fresh produce in a storage container including an artificial atmosphere composed of carbon monoxide substantially in excess of 5% and preferably above about 10%, carbon dioxide, a significant amount of oxygen and, the remainder nitrogen. - 1 -
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- Granted September 30, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 30, 1997.
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