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Packaging with hydrogen gas modified atmosphere can extend chicken egg storage

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How Hydrogen Gas Can Help Keep Your Eggs Fresh for Longer

A recent study found that packaging eggs with hydrogen gas can extend their storage life. This technology uses hydrogen gas to replace oxygen and create a modified atmosphere that slows down spoilage. The findings have implications for reducing food waste and making our food systems more sustainable.

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Abstract

Publish Year 2021 Country China Rank Positive Journal Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Primary Topic Whole Body Secondary TopicROS-Scavenging Model Chicken Tertiary TopicOxidative Stress Vehicle Gas pH N/A Application Ventilation Comparison Complement

Background

Results: During chicken egg storage, H2 MAP not only slowed down or delayed the reduction in antioxidant capacities, but also alleviated the deterioration of egg quality. The extent of micro-cracks in the eggshell was also negatively influenced by H2 , which might result in eggs being less vulnerable to microbes. The earlier results demonstrated that the H2 MAP-extended shelf life of chicken eggs might be caused by the responses of eggshell and re-establishment of redox homeostasis. According to the data collected from different provinces of China, cost-economics analysis further suggested that the increase in the extra cost caused by H2 was trivial compared with the original price of eggs.