Food packaging : principles and practice /: principles and practice. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Gordon L. Robertson.
• Other Names: Robertson, Gordon L, 1946-
• Contents: Introduction to Food Packaging; Definitions; Functions of Packaging; Package Environments; Functions/Environment Grid; Packaging Innovation; Finding Information; ; Structure and Related Properties of Plastic Polymers ; History; Factors Influencing Polymer Structures and Related Properties; ; Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable FoodPackaging Materials ; Edible Packaging Materials; Biobased and Biodegradable Packaging Materials; Environmental Aspects; Future Trends; ; Optical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers ; Optical Properties; Tensile Properties; Bursting Strength; Impact Strength; Tear Strength; Stiffness; Crease or Flex Resistance; Coefficients of Friction; Blocking; Orientation and Shrinkage; Barrier Properties; ; Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers ; Extrusion; Calendering; Coating and Laminating; Blending; Vapor Deposition; Nanocomposites; Orientation; Cross-Linking; Microperforation; Injection Molding; Blow Molding; Thermoforming; Foamed (Cellular) Plastics; ; Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Materials ; Pulp; Paper; Paperboard Products; ; Metal Packaging Materials ; Manufacture of Tinplate; Manufacture of ECCS; Manufacture of Aluminum; Container-Making Processes; Aluminum Foils and Containers; Corrosion of Metal Packaging Materials; ; Glass Packaging Materials ; Composition and Structure; Physical Properties; Manufacture; Glass Container Design; Closures for Glass Containers; ; Printing Processes, Inks, Adhesives and Labeling of Packaging Materials ; Printing Processes; Inks; Adhesives; Labeling; Coding; ; Food Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems ; Closures for Glass and Plastic Containers; Heat Sealing; Peelable Seals; Cold Seals; ; Deteriorative Reactions in Foods ; Deteriorative Reactions in Foods; Rates of Deteriorative Reactions; Intrinsic Factors Controlling the Rates of Deteriorative Reactions; Extrinsic Factors Controlling the Rates of Deteriorative Reactions; ; Shelf Life of Foods ; Definitions; Shelf Life Determination; Determining Shelf Life from the Product Side; Predicting Microbial Shelf Life; Accelerated Shelf Life Testing; Determining Shelf Life from the Consumer Side; Shelf Life Devices; Some Cautionary Advice; ; Aseptic Packaging of Foods ; Sterilization of Packaging Material Food Contact Surfaces; Aseptic Packaging Systems; Integrity Testing of Aseptic Packages; ; Packaging of Microwavable Foods ; Basic Principles; Effect of Food Product; Packaging; Conclusion; ; Active and Intelligent Packaging ; Historical Development; Definitions; Active Packaging Systems; Intelligent Packaging; Safety and Regulatory Issues; Conclusions; ; Modified Atmosphere Packaging ; Principles; Gases Used in Map; Methods of Creating MA Conditions; Equipment for MAP; Packaging for MAP Applications; Microbiology of MAP; Safety of MAP; Refrigerated, Pasteurized Foods with Extended Durability and Sous Vide ; Applications of MAP; ; Packaging of Flesh Foods ; Red Meat; Cured and Cooked Meats; Poultry; Seafood; ; Packaging of Horticultural Products ; Postharvest Physiology; Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh Horticultural Produce; Packaging of Horticultural Products; ; Packaging of Dairy Products ; Fluid Milk; Fermented Products; Butter and Spreads; Cheese; Milk Powders; ; Packaging of Cereals, Snack Foods and Confectionery ; Grains; Breakfast Cereals; Pastas; Bakery Products; Snack Foods; Confectionery; ; Packaging of Beverages ; Water; Carbonated Soft Drinks; Coffee; Tea; Juices; Beer; Wine; ; Legislative and Safety Aspects of Food Packaging ; Regulatory Considerations; Plastics Packaging; Metal Packaging; Paper Packaging; Glass Packaging; Taints and Off-Flavors; Traceability; ; Food Packaging and Sustainability ; Waste Management Options; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging and Environmental Policies; Packaging and Sustainability
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (733 pages), (128 illustrations)
• Subjects: 664.09; Food -- Packaging
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439862421; 1439862427
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.