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PACKAGING Flashcards

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Why do we need FOOD PACKAGING?

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  • To prevent contamination
  • Keep the product in tact
  • Survive long transportation
  • Marketing role
  • To preserve the product
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What are the PHYSICAL reasons for packaging?

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  • Protection from vibration & compression during transportation
  • To preserve original quality of the food
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What are the CONTAINMENT reasons for packaging?

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  • To contain & hold the product while keeping it secure
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What are the BARRIER PROTECTION reasons for packaging?

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  • To protect product from OXYGEN/ WATER/ AIR/ DUST
  • To reduce spoilage
  • To reduce wastage
  • To contain a controlled atmosphere to keep products fresh & attractive
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What are the CONVENIENCE reasons for packaging?

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  • Number of portions

- Design that assists with handling Eg. snap pots, easy storage, reuse of product

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What are the MARKETING reasons for packaging?

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  • To encourage sales
  • To reinforce brand image
  • To attract target groups Eg. colourful = kids
  • Quality of packaging will contribute to the consumer’s perception
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What are the SECURITY reasons for packaging?

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To keep the product safe! Eg. tamper free

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What are the different types of PLASTIC packaging?

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  • Bottles
  • Films
  • Tubs
  • Trays
  • Aseptic cartons
  • Lamination
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What is ASEPTIC packaging?

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Paper & plastic & aluminium foil

  • For oxygen & moisture sensitive foods
  • Can have tamper proofing
  • Can last up to a year with no refrigeration
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What is LAMINATION?

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Coating plastics with layers of other materials Eg. Card/ aluminium

  • Extend shelf life
  • Reduce preservatives
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What are the ADVANTAGES of PLASTICS?

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  • High strength to weight ratio = strong but lightweight
  • Versatile
  • Squeeze bottles = convenience
  • Lamination means retailers can display products for longer
  • Recycled PET in packaging can be attractive to consumers
  • Can be microwaved
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of PLASTICS?

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  • Made from NON-RENEWABLE oil sources
  • Large negative media attention
  • Government pressure to steer away from plastics
  • Biodegradable plastics = expensive
  • Difficult to recycle
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What are the different types of PAPER & CARDBOARD packaging?

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  • Sleves
  • Boxes
  • Labels
  • Bags
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What are the ADVANTAGES of PAPER & CARDBOARD?

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  • Cheap
  • lightweight
  • Easy to stack
  • Many different thicknesses & types
  • openable boards = convenience
  • Easy to dispose of
  • Bleached pulps are used if in direct contact with food = safe
  • Can be coated in wax to rescue absorption of oil/ fat
  • Recyclable
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of PAPER & CARDBOARD?

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  • Not good in damp conditions
  • Contamination from pests can occur if stored incorrectly
  • Odours from packaging may affect food
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What are the different types of METAL packaging?

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  • Cans
  • trays
  • Aerosoles
  • Wrappings
  • Screw tops
  • Tincoating
  • Aseptic packaging
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What is TINCOATING?

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A thin layer of steel protected by a layer of tin inside the can

  • Stops corrosion
  • Expensive
  • Stops discolouration
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What are the ADVANTAGES of METAL?

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  • Strong/ sturdy
  • Easily stacked
  • Long shelf life
  • Shock resistant
  • Recyclable
    FOILS = Less washing up/ less handling of food/ good barrier to light, oxygen, bacteria & moisture
  • 75% of canned drinks = aluminium
  • Pull rings = convenient
  • Widget technology = better quality product
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of METAL?

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  • Cant be resealed
  • Once opened shelf life = limited
  • Cant see the product inside
20
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What are the different types of GLASS packaging?

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  • Bottles
  • Jars
  • Dishes/ ramekins
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What are the ADVANTAGES of GLASS?

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  • Easily moulded
  • Easy to recycle
  • Does not affect taste/ colour of food
  • Can see the product inside
  • Unable to become contaminated
  • Easy to sterilise
  • Can be reused
  • Coloured glass = light sensitive products
  • Hard
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What are the DISADVANTAGES of GLASS?

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  • Brittle ( can smash & crack under pressure )
  • Heavy to transport
  • Coloured glass = harder to recycle

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