Concepts of Food Packaging
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Food packaging is more than just the wrapping on our food. It also helps to maintain quality, extends the shelf life of products, to prevent contamination, and to maintain the sensory attributes that make our favorite foods delicious. Over the years, food packaging has evolved, driven by consumer demands, environmental concerns, and advances in materials and technology. This new volume, Concepts of Food Packaging, unravels the multifaceted realm of food packaging, shedding light on its intricacies and its significance in our modern world. This book explores the historical roots of food…mehr

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Food packaging is more than just the wrapping on our food. It also helps to maintain quality, extends the shelf life of products, to prevent contamination, and to maintain the sensory attributes that make our favorite foods delicious. Over the years, food packaging has evolved, driven by consumer demands, environmental concerns, and advances in materials and technology. This new volume, Concepts of Food Packaging, unravels the multifaceted realm of food packaging, shedding light on its intricacies and its significance in our modern world. This book explores the historical roots of food packaging, tracing its evolution through time, and delves into the innovations shaping its future. It covers the fundamental principles, emerging trends, sustainability challenges, and regulatory considerations that define the landscape of food packaging today. By seamlessly integrating insights from diverse domains-including food science, materials engineering, microbiology, marketing, and environmental science, the book provides a holistic understanding of the subject. Each chapter offers a balance between theory and practical application, ensuring that readers can grasp the core concepts while gaining real-world insights. The book addresses the pressing issues surrounding sustainability and environmental responsibility in food packaging, such as sustainable packaging materials, waste reduction, and the circular economy. Chapters include case studies, practical examples, and thought-provoking questions to engage readers actively in the learning process. Adopting a dynamic interdisciplinary approach, this book will serve as a comprehensive guide for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in the fields of food science, packaging engineering, and anyone curious about the food packaging industry.
Autorenporträt
Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee, India. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London, UK. Before joining IIT Roorkee, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Ecole Polytechnic de Montreal, Canada. Focusing primarily in the field of food packaging technology, Dr. Gaikwad has published research papers, patents, and book chapters and has published two books, including Novel Packaging Systems for Fruits and Vegetables. Dr. Gaikwad received several national and international awards for his work as well as several grants from funding agencies to carry out his research projects. Suman Singh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and in-charge at the Institute of Food Science and Technology, VCSG, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, India. Dr. Singh has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Yonsei University, South Korea, and has mainly worked on active packaging materials for the delivery of high-quality and safe fresh produce and for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce using packaging. Dr. Singh has published research papers and book chapters and co-edited the book Novel Systems for Fruits and Vegetables. She has received several funded grants as well as several national and international awards for her work.