Oxygen
Packaging Gas
Safety rating
Generally Safe
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Oxygen is used as a packaging gas to preserve freshness and maintain the color and texture of certain foods, such as fresh meat.
Commonly found in
- —Packaged fresh meat
Key functions
- —Maintains color and texture of packaged foods
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Generally recognized as safe (GRAS); excessive exposure can itself cause oxidation and spoilage of certain foods