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Edible packaging advantages |
Edibility Biocompatibility Non polluting Barrier properties Toxicity absence Low cost Additional Adv. Envt frndly Reduce waste Enhance organoleptic Enhance Nutritional value Enable individual packaging i.e strawberries Prevent deterioration |
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Edible packaging functional properties |
Moisture Content retard Gas permeability retard Solute transport retard Oil and fat migration retard Retain volatile flavour cpds Enhance Nutritional value Carry food additives |
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Factors affecting packaging material selection |
Food type & compstn Product form & shape Food x ristic Product nature Spoilage due to MOs |
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Evaluation of primary packaging materials |
Leakage test Hydrolytic resistance Collapsibility Light transmission Water vapour permeation Heavy metal and non volatile residues. Buffer capacity |
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Rigid Packaging |
is made from paper, corrugated or fiberboard/paperboard materials. These materials are used to form a box, tray or case. |
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Uses of RP |
Pasteurized milk Wine Vinegar Carbonated non alcoholic beverages |
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RP Adv |
Transparent Non tempering Cheap Good rigidity Recyclable |
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Disadvantages |
Low heat stability Pollution during manufacturing & wastage React with high acidic foods |
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Flexible Packaging |
Packaging material combined in different ways and associated with cellulosic and thin aluminum layer. Any package or part of package whose shape can be readily changed. It's Films are of a thickness equals to or less than 0.127mm. |
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FP uses |
Wraps, lidding, pouches and bags For dry and liquid food |
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Adv |
Good shelf life Easy to open Less storage space Light weight No metallic contamination Easy to dispose |
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Disadvantages |
Consume Packaging time Affect overhead pressure Permeable to gas and vapour Transparent to light and UV radiation Not completely inert Can cause absorption and release of small molecules |
