ALIGAL™

The highest quality and safety in food-grade gases

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ALIGAL™ is Air Liquide's premium range of food-grade gases, specifically developed in order to preserve the quality of food and beverage products.

ALIGAL™ ensures the highest quality and safety standards in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), chilling, freezing, carbonation and inerting processes to optimize food safety and preservation, processing costs and product quality.

By preserving the freshest characteristics of food and extending shelf life, ALIGAL™ food-quality gases empower food processors and retailers to:

Reduce product returns
Greater flexibility in production scheduling
Improve product consistency
Control inventory more effectively and economically
Distribute products over greater distances
Strengthen the branding of value-added products

Food Applications

ALIGAL™ pure gases and gas mixtures preserve the natural color and flavor of fresh food and beverages while inhibiting spoilage due to oxidation, bacteria and mold. Each ALIGAL™ protective atmosphere gas has been scientifically formulated to address the specific shelf life requirements of a wide selection of food, ranging from case-ready meats, fresh poultry, processed meats, cheese and freshly cut salads to prepared entrées, fresh pasta, sandwich kits, snack foods and bakery products.

ALIGAL™ gases are available in a range of blends appropriate to specific foods and meet standards for approved food packaging uses. They are colorless and odorless and comply with procedure controls and quality assurance throughout the production process. Strict filling and testing procedures assure a consistent and quality product.

Beverage Applications

Beverage-quality ALIGAL™ gases help eliminate flat beer, airborne bacteria and odors associated with air compressors. They also improve shelf life with oxygen reduction via purging or dosing, as well as quality control for better product consistency.

Optimized carbon dioxide ranges and packaging options deliver purity to suit any application.