packaging and labelling

Question 1

4 reasons why we package food

Answer 1

• attracts consumers to buy the products
• stops tampering by other consumers
• eases transportation
• protection from bacterial damage

Question 2

list 5 things that must be displayed on a food product label

Answer 2

• the food product name
• name and address of manufacturer
• allergic information
• list of ingredients
• weight/volume

Question 3

2 advantages, 1 disadvantage of glass for food packaging

Answer 3

• transparent so product can be seen
• can be mounded into various shapes
• but easily broken as it is fragile

Question 4

name 2 advantages of plastic for food packaging

Answer 4

• lightweight

- can be printed on easily

Question 5

2 advantages and 1 disadvantage of plastic for food packaging

Answer 5

• can be laminated
• cheap
• but isn’t water resistant

Question 6

2 advantages and 1 disadvantage of metal for food packaging

Answer 6

• strong
• used in different thickness, e.g foil and tin cans
• but can react with some foods