Q2: Lesson 6 | Packaging Prepared Foodstuff Flashcards
is the process of enclosing a product in any acceptable or suitable container to protect the product to be sold
packaging
is the individual package that immediately contains the product for the particular end user
primary package
this is the bigger package that contains a number of individual packages
secondary package
the biggest package that contains products in secondary packages. it is ready for shipping or transporting to supermarkets, malls, and public markets
tertiary package
is a group of words, symbols, pictures, and anything attached or imprinted on a package to identify, describe, and inform the consumer about the product
label
this is the most used package especially for dried foods because they are light in weight, durable, and cheap
plastic
this material is commonly used in canned goods. it has two types, aluminum and tin
metal
one of the packages used in the early times. it is durable, reusable, recyclable, and attractive. its disadvantages is the cost, weight, and shape
glass
this packaging material is light, durable, airtight, easy to handle, and attractive. it is used to package milk, fruit juices, and other beverages
brick cartons
this packaging is available in the form of boxes, cardboard sheets, and corrugated
cardboard
this material is made into trays, lunch boxes, cups, and glasses of different sizes and shapes
polystyrene
no harmful interaction between the package and its food content
noncontaminating