Food Packaging Science and Technology

Dong Sun Lee, Kit L. Yam, Luciano Piergiovanni

• Overview of Food Packaging Systems. Chemical Structures and Properties of Packaging Materials. Physical Properties of Packaging Materials. Permeation of Gas and Vapor. Migration and Flavor Scalping. Food Packaging Polymers. Glass Packaging. Metal Packaging. Cellulosic Packaging. End-of-Line Operations. Food Packaging Operations and Technology. Thermally Preserved Food Packaging: Retortable and Aseptic. Vacuum/Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Microwavable Packaging. Active and Intelligent Packaging. Shelf Life of Packaged Food Products. Elements of Packaging, Distribution and Shelf Life of Each Category Foods. Sustainable Food Packaging. Sociological and Legislative Considerations.