Active packaging technology for extending shelf life of fresh meat products
Nanox Technology S/A offers an advanced antimicrobial active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of fresh meat by up to two-fold. This technology effectively reduces microbial contamination, ensuring food safety and minimizing waste without added preservatives.
Overview
Nanox Technology S/A has developed an innovative active packaging solution that significantly extends the shelf life of fresh meat products. This technology incorporates antimicrobial additives into packaging materials, effectively controlling the growth of bacteria and fungi. By reducing microbial contamination by up to 99.999%, this packaging solution enhances food safety, reduces waste, and maintains the natural quality of meat without the need for additional preservatives.
Technical specifications
- Antimicrobial efficacy: Demonstrated reduction of bacteria and fungi by up to 99.999%, maintaining food safety throughout the packaging's lifespan.
- Material integration: The antimicrobial additives are incorporated into both plastic materials and biodegradable films, ensuring versatility and sustainability.
- Shelf life extension: Proven to extend the shelf life of fresh meat products by up to two-fold under refrigeration (4°C) and controlled temperature cycles.
- Regulatory compliance: Packaging is compliant with food contact regulations and has undergone sensory tests to ensure no alteration of the organoleptic properties of the food.
Technology readiness level
This active packaging technology has achieved a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 9, indicating it is fully developed and validated through extensive laboratory studies and real-world trials, ready for large-scale commercial application.
About Nanox Tecnology S/A
Nanox Tecnologia is a Brazil-based company specializing in nanotechnology for microbiological control. Founded as a spin-off from the Federal University of São Carlos, the company develops and manufactures silver-based antimicrobial and antiviral additives for various materials, including textiles, plastics, glass, and packaging. Its technology works by creating a protective barrier on surfaces that deactivates pathogens, helping to extend product shelf life and prevent contamination. The company utilizes chemical synthesis and maintains its own microbiology laboratories to collaborate with clients on product development and application refinement.
By integrating its antimicrobial solutions into industrial processes, Nanox helps partners across sectors like housewares, construction, and textiles meet safety standards and sustainability goals. The company is recognized for its innovation in public health, notably demonstrating the efficacy of its technology against viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. With manufacturing operations in Brazil and a market intelligence unit in the United States, Nanox serves as a global partner for companies looking to enhance the performance and longevity of their everyday products through science-based antimicrobial additives.
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