Food and beverage packaging technology /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Kirwan, Mark J.
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Ames, Iowa : Wiley, [2011]
• Έκδοση: 2nd ed.
• Θέματα: Food > Packaging.; Beverages > Packaging.; Food > Preservation.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Food Science.; Electronic books.

 Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this volume provides a contemporary overview of food processing/packaging technologies. It acquaints the reader with food preservation processes, shelf life and logistical considerations, as well as packaging materials, machines and processes necessary for a wide range of packaging presentations. The new edition addresses environmental and sustainability concerns, and also examines applications of emerging technologies such as RFID and nanotechnology. It is directed at packaging technologists, those involved in the design and development of pac. 

 Front Matter -- Colour Plates -- Introduction / Richard Coles -- Food Biodeterioration and Methods of Preservation / Gary S Tucker -- Packaged Product Quality and Shelf Life / Helen Brown, James Williams, Mark Kirwan -- Logistical Packaging for Food Marketing Systems / Diana Twede, Bruce Harte -- Metal Packaging / Bev Page, Mike Edwards, Nick May -- Packaging of Food in Glass Containers / Peter Grayhurst, Patrick J Girling -- Plastics in Food Packaging / Mark J Kirwan, Sarah Plant, John W Strawbridge -- Paper and Paperboard Packaging / M J Kirwan -- Active Packaging / B P F Day, L Potter -- Modified Atmosphere Packaging / Michael Mullan, Derek McDowell -- Bioplastics / Jim Song, Martin Kay, Richard Coles -- Index -- Food Science and Technology.