Index page for: Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Second Edition

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PACKAGING HistoricalDefinitions Functions of PackagingEnvironments of Packaging The Functions/Environments Grid Conclusions References STRUCTURE AND RELATED PROPERTIES OF PLASTIC POLYMERSIntroduction History Factors Influencing Polymer Structures and Related Properties ReferencesEDIBLE AND BIOBASED FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS Introduction Edible Films and Coatings Biobased Packaging Materials Environmental Aspects ReferencesPERMEABILITY OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS Introduction Theory Steady State Permeation Permeation Through Pores Permeability Coefficient Units Polymer/Permeant Relationships Variables of the Polymer Factors Affecting the Diffusion and Solubility Coefficients Transmission RateMigration Permeability of Multi-layer Materials Measurement of Permeability SymbolsReferencesPROCESSING AND CONVERTING OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERSExtrusion Calendering Coating and Laminating Metallization Orientation Cross-linking Microperforation Injection Molding Blow Molding ThermoformingFoamed (Cellular) PlasticsHeat Sealing ReferencesPAPER AND PAPER-BASED PACKAGING MATERIALS Pulp Paper Paper Products References METAL PACKAGING MATERIALS Introduction Manufacture of Tinplate Manufacture of Electrolytically Chromium-Coated Steel (ECCS)Manufacture of Aluminum Container-Making Processes Aluminum Foils and ContainersCorrosion of Metal Packaging Materials ReferencesGLASS PACKAGING MATERIALS Introduction Composition and Structure Physical PropertiesManufacture Glass Container Design Closures for Glass Containers ReferencesPRINTING PROCESSES, INKS, ADHESIVES, AND LABELING OF PACKAGING MATERIALS Introduction Printing ProcessesInks Adhesives Labeling ReferencesDETERIORATIVE REACTIONS IN FOODS Introduction Deteriorative Reactions in Foods Rates of Deteriorative Reactions Extrinsic Factors Controlling the Rates of Deteriorative Reactions References SHELF LIFE OF FOODS Definitions Factors Controlling Shelf Life Shelf Life Estimation Shelf Life Devices ReferencesASEPTIC PACKAGING OF FOODS Introduction Sterilization of Packaging Material Food Contact Surfaces Aseptic Packaging Systems Integrity Testing of Aseptic Packages ReferencesPACKAGING OF MICROWAVABLE FOODS Introduction Basic Principles Effect of Food Product PackagingConclusionReferencesACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT PACKAGING Historical Development DefinitionsActive Packaging Systems Intelligent Packaging Safety and Regulatory Issues ConclusionsReferencesMODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING Introduction Principles Gasses Used in MAPMethods of Creating MAP Conditions Equipment for MAP Packaging for MAP Applications Microbiology of MAPSafety of MAPRepfeds and Sous Vide Applications of MAP References PACKAGING OF FLESH FOODSIntroduction Red Meat Cured and Cooked Meats Poultry SeafoodPACKAGING OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS Introduction Postharvest Physiology Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh Horticultural Produce Packaging of Horticultural ProductsReferencesPACKAGING OF DAIRY PRODUCTS Introduction Fluid Milk Fermented Products Butter CheeseMilk PowdersReferencesPACKAGING OF CEREALS, SNACK FOODS, AND CONFECTIONERY Introduction Grains Breakfast Cereals Pastas Bakery Products Biscuits, Cookies, and Crackers Snack Foods Confectionery ReferencesPACKAGING OF BEVERAGES Introduction Water CoffeeTea JuicesCarbonated Soft Drinks BeerWine ReferencesSAFETY AND LEGISLATIVE ASPECTS OF PACKAGINGIntroduction Regulatory Considerations Plastics Packaging Metal Packaging Paper Packaging Glass Packaging ReferencesFOOD PACKAGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Introduction Waste Management Options Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)Packaging and Environmental Policies Packaging and Sustainability ReferencesABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS INDEX