Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) Testing for Breathable Packaging
When packaging oxygen-sensitive food products, such as produce or meat, maintaining the product's freshness and shelf life is of high concern. The atmospheric conditions inside of a package contribute directly to the success or failure of preserving perishable goods. Modifying the internal environment of the package, such as the levels of moisture, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, will slow down the naturally occurring deterioration process, preserving the product's fresh state for a longer period of time.
While there are several different methods for controlling this exchange of gases, using laser micro-perforating as a breathable packaging production solution will deliver the precise oxygen transmission rate required for each individual product. This is a main reason why LaserSharp FlexPak Services not only provides breathable packaging applications, but also conducts oxygen transmission rate testing in-house to ensure appropriate and suitable packaging.