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    FOOD

    PACKAGING
    Food packaging – enclosing
    the food in a material for
    physical, chemical, biological
    protection and tampering
    resistance; It provides nutrition
    information on the food
    being consumed.
    Functions of
    Food
    Packaging:
    • Provide a
    barrier.
    • Prevent
    losses or
    Leakage.
    • Help the consumers
    to identify the food
    and instruct them
    how to use it
    correctly.
    • Persuade the
    consumers to
    purchase the
    food.
    • Cluster or group
    together small
    items in one
    package for
    efficiency.
    • Prevents any
    wastage.
    Types of
    Packaging
    Materials
    • Wood - offers good protection,
    good stacking characteristics and
    strength.
    • Paper - is an inexpensive packaging
    material. It is however highly
    absorptive and is easily torn.
    • Glass - has many properties
    which make it a popular
    choice as a packaging
    material.
    Advantages of Glass
     Glass is able to
    withstand heat
    treatments such as
    pasteurization and
    sterilization.
     It does not
    react with
    food.
     It protects the
    food from
    crushing.
     It resist to
    moisture, gases,
    odors and
    microorganisms.
     It is re-usable,
    re-sealable and
    recyclable.
     It is transparent, allowing
    products to be displayed.
    Colored glass may be used
    either to protect the food from
    light or to attract customers.
    Preparation of Glass Containers
     inspection
     washing
     rinsing
     sterilization
     sealing and capping
     cooling
    Plastics - The use of
    various plastics for
    containing and wrapping
    food depends on what is
    available.
    Flexible films are the most common
    form of plastic. Generally, flexible films
    have the following properties:
     Its cost is relatively low.
     It has good barrier properties
    against moisture and gases.
     It has heat wet and dry
    strength.
     It is easy to handle
    and convenient for the
    manufacturer, retailer,
    and consumer.
     It adds little weight to the
    product.
     It fits closely to the shape
    of the product, thereby
    wasting little space during
    storage and distribution.

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