Packaging Flashcards
Aseptic packaging is…
A process whereby the food product and the package are sterilised separately and brought together in a sterilise environment
Active packaging is…
A system that uses the packaging material and/or the enclosed environment to control and/or react to changes that occur to food on the shelf
Modified atmosphere packaging is…
A system of packaging that changes or modifies the atmosphere of gas inside a package (from air) in order to extend the shelf life of food
Barrier-specific packaging
Uses packaging materials that may admit some gases at different rates and exclude others
Importance of packaging
Protect food
Preserve food
Contain the food communicate information
Be convenient