You may have noticed that food lasts much longer when using Alpfilm plastic film, right? The reason is that we are pioneers in the use of a shield of antibacterial protection, which has several technologies designed to increase the useful life of products. But do you have any idea of the process that makes this possible? In this article, we will explain how this mechanism works, answering the most frequent questions from our consumers!
The origin of this story
The company that develops the antibacterial active used by Alpfilm in plastic films is Nanox, a brand of smart nanotechnology. In addition to being a pioneer in its segment, it has a broad academic history and was created to bring the results of its research to the market, through innovative products.
One of them was the shield of antibacterial protection, which started from the observation of bactericidal products and their properties. In its studies, Nanox understood that bringing the technology of these materials to the manufacture of packaging could bring several benefits to society and the industrial sector. Thus, after much research and testing, it was possible to apply nanotechnology in packaging and, consequently, improve food storage - exactly as Alpfilm does.
For those unfamiliar with the term, nanotechnology works with materials on a very small scale, between 1 and 100 nanometers (for you to have an idea, a sheet of newspaper is about 100.000 nanometers thick), which makes it too complex . However, making use of this technology is very advantageous, because the nanoscale generates performance gains, enhancing the results.
The manufacturing process
The shield of antibacterial protection it is based on silver, which is an antibacterial metal, known for this property for a long time. Other noble metals, such as gold and platinum, also have this characteristic. However, silver is the most advantageous because it has the best cost and a greater spectrum of action, eliminating all types of bacteria. With the use of this metal, the bacteria do not create resistance, as with the prolonged use of antibiotics, because the elimination provided is physical and not chemical.
At first, the tests were carried out exclusively on metals. However, with the advance in research, silver was tried in other materials, such as plastics and other polymers. Currently, the manufacturing process is based on the incorporation of silver islands in ceramic nanoparticles created in the laboratory. Then, the generated solid (powder) is mixed with the plastic, allowing the production of other materials.
And it doesn't end there. Several tests are repeated periodically to ensure even more safety to the process. Among them, the important migration test, in which products with antibacterial protection are evaluated in order to make sure that no particles are transferred to food. Another test is the efficiency test, where the surface in contact with the asset is analyzed and the level of bacteria is measured and compared with surfaces without the asset. And there are also several performance tests, which analyze, for example, how long the products last with the use of technology.
The practical consequences
As we said earlier, food lasts much longer with the shield of antibacterial protection. To prove this, the chef Isa Nolasco compared the degradation of food in three situations: without plastic film, with ordinary films and with Alpfilm, in asparagus, cheeses e eggplants (click on the words to see the test), and the result leaves no room for doubt. In addition, the food is much safer for consumption, reducing the chances of contracting diseases such as food infections.
To enhance the effect offered by the shield of antibacterial protection, you should pay attention to some simple tips: if indicated on the packaging, store food in the refrigerator or freezer, when consuming for a longer time, and always check the expiration date. And, of course, don't forget to sanitize your food well before consumption or before packing for transportation.
Now that you know how the shield works, antibacterial protection, there are plenty of reasons to use Alpfilm plastic film, which increases food durability and offers the best protection. And our plastic film has one more advantage: he doesn't mess and you save! To check out the product, visit our online store and place your order now. Enjoy: shipping is free for purchases over R $ 100,00.