Innovations in food packaging /

Packaging performs a number of functions in the containment, protection, shipment and selling of goods. Innovations in Food Packaging recognizes that food packaging is a fast-growing area that impacts upon the important areas of product shelf-life and food safety. Each chapter provides information o...

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Other Authors: Han, Jung H.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Oxford : Elsevier Academic ; Elsevier Science [distributor], ©2005.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780123116321
0123116325
0080455174
9780080455174
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Packaging performs a number of functions in the containment, protection, shipment and selling of goods. Innovations in Food Packaging recognizes that food packaging is a fast-growing area that impacts upon the important areas of product shelf-life and food safety. Each chapter provides information on the scientific background, new material development and utilization, and case studies of the use of new system for perishable food products. Covers four major food packaging topics: * Theories in food packaging * Active packaging * Modified atmosphere packaging * Edible films and coatings.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 517 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:Food science and technology international series.
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