Food packaging : principles and practice

"Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition presents a comprehensive and accessible discussion of food packaging principles and their applications. Integrating concepts from chemistry, microbiology and engineering, it continues in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors and ha...

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Main Author Robertson, Gordon L., 1946- (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2013]
EditionThird edition.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628706529
162870652X
9781439862414
1439862419
9781439862421
1439862427
Physical Description1 online resource (xxix, 703 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Food Packaging
  • Chapter 2 Structure and Related Properties of Plastic Polymers
  • Chapter 3 Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials
  • Chapter 4 Optical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers
  • Chapter 5 Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers
  • Chapter 6 Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Materials
  • Chapter 7 Metal Packaging Materials
  • Chapter 8 Glass Packaging Materials
  • Chapter 9 Printing Processes, Inks, Adhesives and Labeling of Packaging Materials
  • Chapter 10 Food Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems
  • Chapter 11 Deteriorative Reactions in Foods
  • Chapter 12 Shelf Life of Foods
  • Chapter 13 Aseptic Packaging of Foods
  • Chapter 14 Packaging of Microwavable Foods
  • Chapter 15 Active and Intelligent Packaging
  • Chapter 16 Modified Atmosphere Packaging
  • Chapter 17 Packaging of Flesh Foods
  • Chapter 18 Packaging of Horticultural Products
  • Chapter 19 Packaging of Dairy Products
  • Chapter 20 Packaging of Cereals, Snack Foods and Confectionery
  • Chapter 21 Packaging of Beverages
  • Chapter 22 Legislative and Safety Aspects of Food Packaging
  • Chapter 23 Food Packaging and Sustainability.