TY - CHAP
T1 - Introduction
T2 - Food packaging materials
AU - Wani, Ali Abas
AU - Singh, Preeti
AU - Langowski, Horst Christian
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Food packaging is not only indispensable in the distribution chain but is designed to prevent the spoilage of food products throughout the supply chain. Diversity in food composition and product structure in fresh and processed food products demands unique packaging solutions for each product category. However, the primary function of packaging remains similar in order to preserve the freshness as well as to prevent spoilage and pathogenicity and to extend the shelf life. Before we proceed to the packaging material properties, it would be appropriate to review basic functions of food packaging-that is, protection, containment, communication, and convenience (Figure 1.1) (Wani et al., 2014).
AB - Food packaging is not only indispensable in the distribution chain but is designed to prevent the spoilage of food products throughout the supply chain. Diversity in food composition and product structure in fresh and processed food products demands unique packaging solutions for each product category. However, the primary function of packaging remains similar in order to preserve the freshness as well as to prevent spoilage and pathogenicity and to extend the shelf life. Before we proceed to the packaging material properties, it would be appropriate to review basic functions of food packaging-that is, protection, containment, communication, and convenience (Figure 1.1) (Wani et al., 2014).
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U2 - 10.1201/9781315374390
DO - 10.1201/9781315374390
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85051956253
SN - 9781466559943
SP - 1
EP - 9
BT - Food Packaging Materials: Testing & Quality Assurance
PB - CRC Press
ER -