Nippon Light Metal has patented a meat preservation film featuring a hydrogen-generating layer that enhances aging and color retention. The film, designed for direct contact with meat, includes hydrogen-generating particles and a polymer matrix, optimizing safety and effectiveness in meat preservation. GlobalData’s report on Nippon Light Metal gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Hydrogen-generating film for preserving and aging meat
The granted patent US12022841B2 describes a specialized film designed for preserving meat, featuring a hydrogen-generating layer that enhances the preservation process. This film is characterized by its direct contact with the meat surface, allowing hydrogen-generating particles to react with water and produce molecular hydrogen. The hydrogen-generating layer is composed of a polymer matrix that contains 0.1 to 10 weight percent of these particles, which can include various hydrides and alloys. The film's structure allows for a thickness ranging from 10 to 150 micrometers, and the hydrogen-generating particles can have a volume average diameter between 1 to 100 micrometers. Additionally, the particles are coated with a resin to ensure stability and effectiveness.
The patent also outlines a method for producing aged meat using this film. The process involves attaching the film to the meat, ensuring the hydrogen-generating layer is in direct contact, and then aging the meat at temperatures of 5°C or lower. This method aims to enhance the aging process while blocking outside air, potentially improving the quality and preservation of the meat. The film's design and the specified aging conditions are intended to optimize the preservation and flavor development of the meat during the aging process.
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