ABSTRACT
Packaging has been with humans for thousands of years in one form or another. Packaging dates back to when people first started moving from place to place. Packaging performs five main functions: product containment, preservation and quality, presentation and convenience, protection, and provide storage history-the 5Ps. The knowledge of product characteristics and conditions of storage and distribution dictates the required barrier properties of the packaging materials used for a specific application. However, packaging materials cannot be chosen solely on the basis of their barrier properties. Earlier food packaging materials used to provide only barrier and protective functions. An extensive list of antimicrobial agents used in packaging materials is given by Han. Different types of packaging design could include various forms of conveniences, such as easy opening, microwaveable packaging, tamper-proofness, and smart barcodes. Additionally, consumers would like to attach greater importance to the practicalities of green packaging, such as convenience, reusability, and protective capability.
