Learn Glossary gas packaging

Gas

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Gas is a gas packaging — Removing or displacing oxygen in processing/storage/packaging

What it does

Removing or displacing oxygen in processing/storage/packaging

Where you'll see it

Citrus products, vegetable fats, oils, coffee, wine

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • Notes: No known toxicity

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): no known toxicity when used in packaging