Food packaging principles and practice

Presents a background on the development of packages and packaging systems for foods, examining the aspects of packaging technology that are relevant to the processing, preservation, distribution, and marketing of a particular food and the areas of food science that influences packaging

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Main Author: Robertson, Gordon L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Marcel Dekker 1993
Series:Packaging and converting technology 6
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to Food Packaging
  • 2. Structure and Related Properties of Plastic Polymers
  • 3. Optical and Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers
  • 4. Permeability of Thermoplastic Polymers
  • 5. Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers
  • 6. Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Materials
  • 7. Metal Packaging Materials
  • 8. Corrosion of Metal Packaging Materials
  • 9. Glass Packaging Materials
  • 10. Deteriorative Reactions in Foods
  • 11. Food Preservation and Processing Techniques
  • 12. Shelf Life of Foods
  • 13. Aseptic Packaging of Foods
  • 14. Packaging of Microwavable Foods
  • 15. Packaging of Flesh Foods
  • 16. Packaging of Horticultural Products
  • 17. Packaging of Dairy Products
  • 18. Packaging of Cereal and Snack Foods
  • 19. Packaging of Beverages
  • 20. Safety and Legislative Aspects of Packaging.