FOOD PACKAGING Flashcards
1
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Functions of food packaging?
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protect from contamination (pathogens, oxygen, water, light) - critical for shelf life
2
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What should we consider when choosing food packaging?
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3
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Disadvantages of thin-profile packaging?
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4
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What is active packaging? Examples?
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5
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What is intelligent packaging? Examples?
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6
Q
Why are chip-based products always packed in aluminum based packaging?
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7
Q
Why do some packaged foods need to be protected from light?
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8
Q
What is antimicrobial packaging?
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9
Q
What are different methods you can incorporate antimicrobial components in antimicrobial food packaging?
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10
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How can packaging impact microbial population in foods?
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