Question

Which of the following is most appropriate reason for flushing bags of fried potato chips with nitrogen gas by the chips manufacturers?

Answer 1

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✴The main purpose of nitrogen gas in food packaging is to displace the oxygen and fill the air space within the package. Bacteria have to have one thing to survive: $\bf{oxygen.}$ So by getting rid of the oxygen and filling the packaging with nitrogen, there is no way for mildew, mold, or other harmful substances to form on the product.If you have packaging that leaves no buffer between the food and all of the items it comes into contact with during shipping and storage, you can be sure the product will get broken. However, when you fill the entire container with nitrogen, it provides a built-in barrier to keep the food safe from harm.

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