Food packaging science and technology. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Dong Sun Lee, Kit L. Yam, Luciano Piergiovanni.
• Other Names: Lee, Dong Sun; Yam, Kit L; Piergiovanni, Luciano, 1950-
• Contents: Overview of Food Packaging Systems; Introduction; Science and Technology of Food Packaging; Socioeconomic Needs; Packaging Functions; Packaging Environments; Food Packaging Systems; Tables for Analyzing Food Packaging Systems; Food Package Development; Chemical Structures and Properties of Packaging Materials; Chemical Constituents; Chemical Bonding; Intermolecular Forces; Spatial Arrangements; Chemical Reactivity and Susceptibility of Packaging; Physical Properties of Packaging Materials; Introduction; Thermal Properties; Electromagnetic Properties; Mechanical Properties; Permeation of Gas and Vapor; Introduction; Basic Concepts of Permeation; Theoretical Analysis; Terminology and Units for Permeation; Permeability Coefficients of Food Packaging Polymers; Factors Governing Permeation; Measurements for Permeation Properties; Migration and Flavor Scalping; Introduction ; Phenomenal Description of Migration Process; Migration Issues in Food Packaging; Flavor Scalping and Sorption; Migration Testing; Predictive Migration Models; Regulatory Considerations; ; Food Packaging Polymers; Basic Concepts of Polymers; Polymerization Reactions; Plastics versus Polymers; Composition/Processing/Morphology/Properties Relationships; Characteristics of Packaging Polymers; Food Packaging Polymers; Polymer Processing; Glass Packaging; Introduction; Chemical Structure; Glass Properties; Glass Containers Manufacturing; Glass Container Strengthening Treatments; Use of Glass Containers in Food Packaging; Other Ceramic Containers; Metal Packaging; Introduction; Aluminum; Coated Steels; Stainless Steel; Metal Corrosion; Metal Container Manufacturing; Protective Lacquers; Cellulosic Packaging; Introduction; Cellulose Fiber-Morphology; Cellulose Fiber-Chemistry; Paper and Paperboard Production; Paper Bags & Wrappings; Corrugated Board and Boxes; Folding Cartons and Set-up Boxes; Composite Cans and Fiber Drums; Cartons for Liquids; Molded Cellulose; Cellophane; Other Quasi Cellulosic Materials; End-of-Line Operations; Introduction; Printing; Label and Labeling; Coding; Sealing of Plastic Surfaces; Case Study: Finding Sealing Conditions for a LLDPE Film; Food Packaging Operations and Technology; Food Packaging Line; Filling of Liquid and Wet Food Products; Filling of Dry Solid Foods; Closure and Closing Operation; Methods of Wrapping and Bagging; Form/Fill/Seal; Various Forms of Contact and Contour Packaging; Case Studies; Thermally Preserved Food Packaging: Retortable and Aseptic; Introduction; Thermal Destruction of Microorganisms and Food Quality; Basics of Thermal Processing Design; Hot Filling; In-container Pasteurization and Sterilization; Aseptic Packaging; Case Study: Design of a Thermal-Processed Tray-Set Containing High- and Low-Acid Foods; Vacuum/Modified Atmosphere Packaging; Basic Principles; Non-respiring Products; Respiring Products; Case study: Design of Modified Atmosphere Package for Blueberries; Microwavable Packaging; Microwaves and Microwave Oven; Microwave/Food/Packaging Interactions; Challenges in Microwave Heating of Foods ; Microwavable Packaging Materials; Interactive Microwave Food Packages; Case Study: Effect of Metal Shielding on Microwave Heating Uniformity; Active and Intelligent Packaging; Introduction; Active Packaging – Absorbing System; Active Packaging – Releasing System; Active Packaging – Other System; Intelligent Packaging Framework; Smart Packaging Devices; Legislative and Human Behavior Issues; Case Study: Intelligent Microwave Oven with Barcode Reader; Shelf Life of Packaged Food Products; Introduction; Food Distribution Channel; Criteria Determining Shelf Life; Kinetics; Measurements and Prediction; Case Study: Shelf Life of a Potato Chip Product with Two Interacting Quality Deterioration Mechanisms; Elements of Packaging, Distribution and Shelf Life of Each Category Foods; Introduction; Cereals and Bakery Products; Meat and Fish Products; Dairy Products; Confectionery Products; Fats and Oils; Drinks; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Frozen Foods; Sustainable Food Packaging; Sustainable Packaging; Packaging Related Environmental Issues; Management of Packaging Wastes; Recycling of Packaging Materials; Biodegradable Materials; Degradable Packaging; Life Cycle Assessment; Sociological and Legislative Considerations; Introduction; Tamper Evident Packaging; Product Liability; Labeling Information
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 664.09; Food -- Packaging
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439894071; 1439894078
• 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.