ABSTRACT

With a wealth of illustrations, examples, discussion questions, and case studies, the Food Packaging Science and Technology covers basic principles and technologies as well as advanced topics such as active, intelligent, and sustainable packaging with unparalleled depth and breadth of scope. Emphasizing the application of relevant scientific

chapter 1|16 pages

Overview of Food Packaging Systems

chapter 3|35 pages

Physical Properties of Packaging Materials

chapter 4|30 pages

Permeation of Gas and Vapor

chapter 5|32 pages

Migration and Food-Package Interactions

chapter 6|36 pages

Food Packaging Polymers

chapter 7|20 pages

Glass Packaging

chapter 8|46 pages

Metal Packaging

chapter 9|34 pages

Cellulosic Packaging

chapter 10|34 pages

End-of-Line Operations

chapter 11|44 pages

Food Packaging Operations and Technology

chapter 13|28 pages

Vacuum/Modified Atmosphere Packaging

chapter 14|20 pages

Microwavable Packaging

chapter 15|33 pages

Active and Intelligent Packaging

chapter 16|64 pages

Shelf Life of Packaged Food Products

chapter 18|13 pages

Sustainable Packaging

chapter 19|11 pages

Sociological and Legislative Considerations