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packaging

Angela Harris English 6 cards

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1—PACKAGING FUNCTION:
-PRESERVE THE FOOD
-PROTECT THE PRODUCT FROM DAMAGE
- MAKE PRODUCT ATTRACTVE FOR CONSUMER
-TO MAKETHE PRODUCT EASIER TO TRANSPORT
2WHY ARE PLASTICS USEFULL?PLASTICS:
-VERSATILE
-RESISTANT TO ACIDS AND OTHER CHEMICALS
-LIGHTWEIGHT
-EASY TO PRINT ON
-CHEAP TO PRODUCE
3PAPER AND BOARD PACKAGINGADVANTAGES:
-RENEAWBLE RESOURCE THAT CAN BE RECYCLED
DISADVANTAGES
-FOOD CAN GET INTO CONTACT WITH THE PACKAGING
4glass packagingAdvantages
-reusable and easily recycled
DIsadvantages
-brittle and dangerous to handle
5MaP (MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING)DEFINITION
air in a plastic container can be modified to prolong shelf life and slow down colour deteoration.
USED TO PACKAGE
-cold meats
-smoked fish
-salads
-fresh pasta
6layes of packaging

Description: Flashcards on packaging, created by Angela Harris on 30/05/2017.
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