FH II Lab 2

Question 1

Role of packaging

Answer 1

Protect:
• Product from the environment (oC, RH, sunlight)
• Environment from the product (odor, fluid..)

Keep:
Quality for given shelf life
modified atmosphere, mix of CO2 and N2
vacuum packaging

Question 2

Types of packaging material

Answer 2

Abbreviations on bottle:
PP: Polypropylene
PET: Polyethylene Terephthalate PS: Polystyrene

Question 3

Select packaging material (FCM)

Answer 3

Migration: from plastic to product
• BPA from PC (policarbonate)
• Gold lack acidic low pH products

Penetration: from product to packaging
• Discoloration (mineral water with peach flavor) • Smell (soft drinks, Fanta – orange)

Question 4

Role of food labelling

Answer 4

• To provide consumer with adequate information
• To avoid consumer confusion
• Changes in shopping habits (e-commerce, the importance of nutrients, vitamins, minerals)