One of the most important issues faced by the economy is product spoilage, as there are more than 150,000 tons of product spoilage that is disposed of every day due to its spoilage and unsuitability for use again, so it has become one of the most important global issues that the whole world suffers from, as The product spoilage problem can cost companies and suppliers a lot of losses, so there are a lot of things to consider to avoid product spoilage, and in this article we will show you all the details about product spoilage, its causes and how to avoid it, and we will also tell you how USTUL can help you to avoid product spoilage issues spoilage and preserve their products until they reach their final destination.

What is product spoilage?

Product spoilage is a change in the look, feel, flavor and smell of a product so that it is no longer usable.

Product spoilage may occur. Although the product has an ongoing shelf life, it has been exposed to a number of factors that have caused it to spoil.

We can define product spoilage as the condition of rotting products that become unusable again, it is the change that affects the product and becomes unusable again.

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What are the causes of product spoilage?

As for the causes or factors that lead to product spoilage, they are numerous, and in fact most of the causes of product spoilage are the result of a number of external factors.

As we mentioned, the product may spoil even though its expiry date has not expired. Here are the main product spoilage factors in detail:

• Bacteria and parasites.
• Yeast and oxidation.
• The degree of humidity and air.
• Temperature reactions.
• Chemical interaction.
• Insects and rodents.
• Physical damage.
• Other microorganisms.

In addition to all these reasons, there are other, no less important reasons that may result in product spoilage, including:

• Improper packaging of products.
• Wrong storage of products.
• Not keeping the products at the appropriate temperatures for them.
• Failure to choose the appropriate timing for transporting products.
• The transportation process takes a long time in unsuitable conditions.

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What products are more susceptible to spoilage?

Although all products are subject to damage if they do not have the appropriate conditions for preservation or exposure to a number of external factors that we mentioned in the previous paragraph, there are a number of products that are more susceptible to damage than others.

They are products that are most sensitive to change of conditions and are highly sensitive to any change and therefore spoil faster than other normal products.

Here are the most important products are more susceptible to spoilage:

• Fish.
• Meat.
• Milk.
• Bread.
• Cheese.
• Yogurt.
• Cream
• Dairy products especially fermented.

Avoiding Product Spoilage in Storage

Tank blanketing

It is one of the ways to avoid during the storage process, so that these products are placed in huge tanks with a lid, so that this cover uses inert gases such as nitrogen to cover the product to avoid spoilage.

Sterile air box systems

The second possible way to avoid is to use sterile air box systems, which help protect preserved products from bacteria and dust.

It has a completely sterile system, does not require the introduction of air flow to it, and helps to create sterile conditions conducive to the products that prevent them from being damaged during storage.

There are many other ways to make the storage process of products effective so as to protect the products from damage, and in general during the storage process.

It is preferable that the materials be stored in the appropriate conditions for them.

So that the appropriate environment is provided that helps to preserve the stored products so as not to be damaged during storage.

What solutions does USTUL offer you to avoid product spoilage problems?

USTUL can help you provide the best warehouses and cold storage systems that keep the products stored inside them without any damage or damage.

It also provides cold storage services based on the latest technologies that preserve the two products without spoiling, and cold storage to deal with all types of perishable products.

USTUL also relies on the use of all leading cold storage management procedures that maximize the shelf life of products by monitoring temperatures and cooling methods and accurate delivery to retail stores using the latest methods.