What Is Nitrogen-Flush Packaging? Why Does Coffee Need Nitrogen Flush Freshness Preservation?
When buying coffee beans, you may notice many specialty coffee pouches are puffed up like balloons — that is nitrogen-flush packaging. Nitrogen flushing is a packaging process that injects high-purity nitrogen into the pouch before sealing, displacing oxygen and then sealing. For oxygen-sensitive products like coffee, nitrogen flushing is the core means of extending shelf life and preserving flavor. This article explains the principle of nitrogen-flush packaging and why coffee depends on it.