Food Packaging Flashcards
State 4 properties of food Packaging.
Controls Temperature
Keeps food safe
Easy to Carry
Easy to store
What are the properties of Paper & Card packaging?
Strong and rigid, keeps food warm.
What are the properties of Plastic and Polystyrene packaging?
Strong, lightweight and a good barrier to water.
What are the properties of Metal - aluminium, steel and foil packaging?
Strong, rigid and a good barrier to water.
What is Paper & Card packaging used for?
Pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips
What is Plastic and Polystyrene packaging used for?
Burgers, fish and chips
What is Metal - aluminium, steel and foil packaging used for?
Chinese and indian takeaways.
Disadvantages of using Paper and Card packaging
Crushes and does not protect from damp.
Disadvantages of using Plastic and Polystyrene packaging
Litter problem as it is not biodegradable.
Disadvantages of using Metal - aluminium, steel and foil packaging
must be coated on the inside to prevent change
Disadvantages of Glass packaging
Easily broken so can be dangerous
What type of packaging material would you package a Chinese takeaway?
Metal - aluminium, steel and foil
What type of packaging material would you package a burger?
Plastic and polystyrene.
What type of packaging material would you package a sandwich?
Paper and card
