Long-lasting freshness, appealing appearance, and sparkling effervescence — as consumers, these are the qualities we look for when buying food. Gases used in the food and beverage industry help preserve the original quality of these products.

Gases are often used early in the production process — for example, to freeze and package vegetables and meat, prepare dough for baked goods, or ripen bananas. Beverage containers can withstand rough handling because gases stabilize the paper-thin plastic walls from the inside.

Gases are also used to cool Meat products under controlled processing conditions, to mix free-flowing solid materials, and to convert liquid or creamy products into granulated powders. During the transportation of fresh and frozen foods, gases help maintain an unbroken cold chain.