Food Packaging Flashcards
Who is the purpose of packaging?
It prevents physical damage
prevent contamination from microorganisms pollution, or vermin, protect against dehydration or dampness protect the products nutritional and sensory characteristics. Keeps the product in peak condition. Help to increase a product shelf life.
What information has to be included on the front of package foods?
The name of the food,
the best before, or used by date and
any necessary warnings
What are the information must be shown, but it can be on the front side or back of the packaging
A list of ingredients in descending order with allergens, identifying bold,
the name of the address of the manufacturer
any special storage conditions
instructions for use or cooking if necessary
the weights/volume
nutrition information
What does the red truck food assurance scheme cover?
Cereals, oil seeds, pulses, sugar, fruit, veg and salad, milk, chicken, beef, lamb and pig meat
What are the strict standards that read the red tractor logo covers
Food safety, make sure your food is safe to eat,
animal welfare
environment,
traceability
What are the most common materials used to package foods?
Paper, board, and foil
What are exampleof plastic packaging?
Polyethylene terephthalate
What is the basil metabolic rate?
It’s the amount of energy needed to keep everything working to stay alive
