METHODS OF FOOD PACKAGING Flashcards
process of preserving fruits, veggies, and meat by packing them in glass jars
Home canning
Home canning type used for high acid food like fruits and picked vegetables
Boiling water bath canning
Home canning method hsed for low acid foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, and vegetables
Pressure canning
In this packaging method, vegetables must be cleaned thoroughly and cooked. Make sure the oackaging is airtight to prevent burns
Freezing food
Food contents that are processed and sealed in airtight containers for 1-5+ years
Canned food
Provides a complete barrier to lught, oxygen, moisture, and bacteria. This method is used as an alternetive to traditional canning
Foil Packaging
A new innovation in commercial food packaging that allows thinner and biodegradable packaging , a good way to store food environmentally friendly
Nano Technology
5 things a label must include in food packaging
- Identity (name of food)
- Net quantity of content
- Ingredients list
- Business name and address
- Nutrition facts