Nitrogen flushing in packaged foods improves the shelf life. The presence of nitrogen lowers the amount of oxygen, slowing down the growth of aerobic lifeforms and the speed of oxidation reactions.
Another inert gas that can be used to replace the oxygen is carbon dioxide. This gas can lower the pH or inhibit the growth of bacteria in the food.
Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modified_atmosphere
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