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food
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- 1Food PackagingFood packaging preserves the product, protects the product from damage, makes the product more attractive for the consumer and makes it easier to transport the product.
- 2Functions of food packaging-Reduces food waste by protecting food from damage: eggs in carton
-Increases the life of food: in a can
-Gives information on the contents and shelf life
-Makes food easier to handle, transport and store - 3Packaging materials-Glass: jars and bottles reusable and recyclable
-Paper and board: cartons and bags strong and lightweight
-Plastic: bottles and trays strong and lightweight
-Metal: cans and foil sachets strong and rigid
- 4Advantages of packaging materialsPaper and board: does nor break easily, can be recycled
Plastic: good barrier to moisture, can be printed
Metal: strong, rigid, good barrier to water
Glass: reusable, recycled, good barrier
- 5Disadvantages of food packagingPaper and board: crushes easily, recycled board cannot be used in foods
Plastic: a litter problem as it does not biodegrade easily
Metal: must be coated inside otherwise it reacts to the product
Glass: easily broken
- 6Types of food packagingVacuum: removes the air from the pack and keeps food with no oxygen
Tamper-proof: shrink-wrapped jars and plastic collars on bottles are types of tamper-proof packaging
Biodegradable: can be broken down by other living organisms
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- Flashcards on food, created by mar vh on 05/06/2017.
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