SN/T 5232-2019 in English
VALIDFood contact materials Determination of Controlled and ModifiedAtmosphere Packaging of Fresh- Cut Produce
- Issued on:2019-12-27
- Implemented on:2020-07-01
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Introduction
Analysis of the core content of the standard
This standard establishes the technical specifications for the application of modified atmosphere packaging in food contact materials, focusing on the gas replacement technical parameters of fresh-cut products. By controlling the equilibrium concentration of gases such as O2, CO2, N2 in the package, the non-chemical preservation effect is achieved.
Comparison of key technical parameters
| Food category | Recommended gas ratio | Antibacterial effect | Typical storage period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red meat | O2:20-35% CO2:60-80% | Inhibit Pseudomonas by 90% | 10-12 days (0-4℃) |
| Leafy vegetables | O2:3-5% CO2:3-5% N2:85-95% | Slow down respiration rate by 40% | 10 days (0-6℃) |
| Ready-to-eat seafood | CO2:100% | Inhibits Gram-negative bacteria | 180 days (20-25℃) |
Detailed explanation of the gas mechanism
Antibacterial properties of CO2
When the concentration exceeds 5%, the stagnation period of microbial growth can be significantly prolonged:
- In fresh meat packaging, a concentration of 60-80% can reduce the number of Pseudomonas by 2 logarithmic levels
- The inhibition efficiency against Escherichia coli is 30% higher than that against Gram-positive bacteria
Innovative application of inert gas
The standard introduces argon as a new filling gas for the first time:
- The atomic size is similar to that of oxygen and can replace cellular oxygen receptors
- The solubility is twice that of nitrogen and it is easier to penetrate the cell membrane
- Experiments show that the preservation effect of grapes is improved by 15%
Implementation suggestions
- Equipment selection: It is recommended to use a gas proportion mixer with an accuracy of ±0.5%
- Material verification: The air permeability of the packaging film should meet the CO2:O2 permeability ratio of 3:1
- Process control: The residual oxygen content needs to be controlled at <0.5%
- Effect verification: Microbial testing should include the total number of aerobic bacteria and specific pathogens
Technology Evolution Analysis
Compared with the 2009 version of the basic standard, this version has the following major breakthroughs:
- Added the application specification of sulfur dioxide in specific foods
- Refined the corresponding parameters of the respiration rate of different types of fruits and vegetables
- Introduced the coordinated control requirements of modified atmosphere packaging and cold chain

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