Carbon Dioxide and the Food Processing Sector

Unlike other commodity gases supplied from merchant plants, carbon dioxide is unique in that it is essentially sold and delivered in three forms or phases; first the applications in the food plant for a gaseous product, such as with gas flush usage for MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging); secondly in usage for dry ice, usually rice style dry ice or pellets; thirdly as the largest form of CO2 in the food sector, that being liquid.

The liquid is delivered to the plant site via over-the-road trailers or railcars, and piped into the freezer, blender, and other application’s equipment…