Marketing and Packaging of processed meat and poultry products Flashcards
s the enclosing of food for the purpose of protection from environmental factors that may cause contamination, damage, or decay in the process of transport, storage or selling.
Food Packaging
That is odorless and non-
toxic.
Aluminum Foil
Made of wood fiber. It is
able to control moisture and suitable for frozen and smoked meat and poultry.
Glassine paper
As in casing of
sausages, ham, and frozen steaks.
Edible Packages
Made from two or more
combined
materials like films, papers or aluminum
foils.
Laminated wrapping
That require immediate cooking like banana leaves, palm leaves, coconut leaves, and bamboo sticks.
Local Packaging
Processed food differ in composition and texture; some are soft, some have the tendency to gel at varied temperatures and some let loose of fats and grease.
Product Composition
Packaging materials should match the size and shape of the food to prevent damage from handling.
Size and Shape of the Processed Food
Excessive light can cause discoloration.
Appearance and Color of Food
This includes appropriateness of design, color, and size.
Aesthetic Appearance
Is a thermoplastic resin and is used for vacuum sealing frozen food.
Saran film
shield the product against the loss or gain of moisture.
polyethylene
only protect against and
physical damage, but when properly sealed
they also protect against dust, moisture, harmful UV rays, and any pests that might be around the storage area. You can even add extra layers of protection to a steel drum by using dust covers, waterproof covers and UV covers.
Metal Drums and Pails
Protect the product from breakage and compression
Wooden Boxes
Certain processed food loose its aroma if not processed properly.
Odor and Aroma of Food
