Food packaging science and technology

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lee, Dong Sun , 1972- (Author), Piergiovanni, Luciano , 1950- (Author), Yam, Kit L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press , c2008
Series:Food Science and Technology
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Overview of food packaging systems
  • 2. Chemical structures and properties of packaging
  • 3. Physical properties of packaging materials
  • 4. Permeation of gas and vapor
  • 5. Migration and food-package interactions
  • 6. Food packaging polymers
  • 7. Glass packaging
  • 8. Metal packaging
  • 9. Cellulosic packaging
  • 10. End-of-line operations
  • 11. Food packaging operations and technology
  • 12. Thermally preserved food packaging: retortable and aseptic
  • 13. Vacuum/modified atmosphere packaging
  • 14. Microwavable packaging
  • 15. Active and intelligent packaging
  • 16. Shelf life of packaged food products
  • 17. Food products stability and packaging requirements
  • 18. Sustainable packaging
  • 19. Sociological and legislative considerations