Gordon L. Robertson

Food Packaging (eBook, ePUB)

Principles and Practice, Third Edition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents an integrated approach to understanding the principles underlying food packaging and their applications. This edition includes new and expanded coverage of biobased packaging and bionanocomposites; nanotechnology applications, including nanoclays; metallization and atomic layer deposition; shelf life design, analysis, and estimation; safety and legislative aspects of packaging including public interest in food contact materials such as BPA and phthalates; life cycle assessment and sustainability. A new chapter addresses food packaging closures and sealing systems, including closures for plastic and composite containers and peelable seals.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 733
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781466560499
• Artikelnr.: 72242167

Autorenporträt

Gordon L. Robertson is a food packaging consultant and an adjunct Professor in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to Food Packaging. Structure and Related Properties of Plastic
Polymers. Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials.
Optical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers.
Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers. Paper and Paper-Based
Packaging Materials. Metal Packaging Materials. Glass Packaging Materials.
Printing Processes, Inks, Adhesives and Labeling of Packaging Materials.
Food Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems. Deteriorative Reactions in
Foods. Shelf Life of Foods. Aseptic Packaging of Foods. Packaging of
Microwavable Foods. Active and Intelligent Packaging. Modified Atmosphere
Packaging. Packaging of Flesh Foods. Packaging of Horticultural Products.
Packaging of Dairy Products. Packaging of Cereals, Snack Foods and
Confectionery. Packaging of Beverages. Legislative and Safety Aspects of
Food Packaging. Food Packaging and Sustainability.

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Praise for Previous Editions

"...the only reference I have come across that covers this subject so thoroughly and clearly...an excellent job of covering all of the pertinent issues...the best in this category because it is well-organized, covers the breadth of the field, contains solid basic principles and attempts to keep up with ever-changing developments while supporting all the information with scientifically sound references."
-Kay Cooksey, Clemson University