3rd Edition

Food Packaging Principles and Practice, Third Edition

By Gordon L. Robertson Copyright 2012
    736 Pages 128 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition presents a comprehensive and accessible discussion of food packaging principles and their applications. Integrating concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, it continues in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors and has been completely revised to include new, updated, and expanded content and provide a detailed overview of contemporary food packaging technologies.

    Features

    • Covers the packaging requirements of all major food groups
    • Includes new chapters on food packaging closures and sealing systems, as well as optical, mechanical, and barrier properties of thermoplastic polymers
    • Provides the latest information on new and active packaging technologies
    • Offers guidance on the design and analysis of shelf life experiments and the shelf life estimation of foods
    • Discusses the latest details on food contact materials including those of public interest such as BPA and phthalates in foods
    • Devotes extensive space to the discussion of edible, biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials

    An in-depth exploration of the field, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice includes all-new worked examples and reflects the latest research and future hot topics. Comprehensively researched with more than 1000 references and generously illustrated, this book will serve students and industry professionals, regardless of their level or background, as an outstanding learning and reference work for their professional preparation and practice.

    Introduction to Food Packaging
    Definitions
    Functions of Packaging
    Package Environments
    Functions/Environment Grid
    Packaging Innovation
    Finding Information

    Structure and Related Properties of Plastic Polymers
    History
    Factors Influencing Polymer Structures and Related Properties

    Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable FoodPackaging Materials
    Edible Packaging Materials
    Biobased and Biodegradable Packaging Materials
    Environmental Aspects
    Future Trends

    Optical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers
    Optical Properties
    Tensile Properties
    Bursting Strength
    Impact Strength
    Tear Strength
    Stiffness
    Crease or Flex Resistance
    Coefficients of Friction
    Blocking
    Orientation and Shrinkage
    Barrier Properties

    Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers
    Extrusion
    Calendering
    Coating and Laminating
    Blending
    Vapor Deposition
    Nanocomposites
    Orientation
    Cross-Linking
    Microperforation
    Injection Molding
    Blow Molding
    Thermoforming
    Foamed (Cellular) Plastics

    Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Materials
    Pulp
    Paper
    Paperboard Products

    Metal Packaging Materials
    Manufacture of Tinplate
    Manufacture of ECCS
    Manufacture of Aluminum
    Container-Making Processes
    Aluminum Foils and Containers
    Corrosion of Metal Packaging Materials

    Glass Packaging Materials
    Composition and Structure
    Physical Properties
    Manufacture
    Glass Container Design
    Closures for Glass Containers

    Printing Processes, Inks, Adhesives and Labeling of Packaging Materials
    Printing Processes
    Inks
    Adhesives
    Labeling
    Coding

    Food Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems
    Closures for Glass and Plastic Containers
    Heat Sealing
    Peelable Seals
    Cold Seals

    Deteriorative Reactions in Foods
    Deteriorative Reactions in Foods
    Rates of Deteriorative Reactions
    Intrinsic Factors Controlling the Rates of Deteriorative Reactions
    Extrinsic Factors Controlling the Rates of Deteriorative Reactions

    Shelf Life of Foods
    Definitions
    Shelf Life Determination
    Determining Shelf Life from the Product Side
    Predicting Microbial Shelf Life
    Accelerated Shelf Life Testing
    Determining Shelf Life from the Consumer Side
    Shelf Life Devices
    Some Cautionary Advice

    Aseptic Packaging of Foods
    Sterilization of Packaging Material Food Contact Surfaces
    Aseptic Packaging Systems
    Integrity Testing of Aseptic Packages

    Packaging of Microwavable Foods
    Basic Principles
    Effect of Food Product
    Packaging
    Conclusion

    Active and Intelligent Packaging
    Historical Development
    Definitions
    Active Packaging Systems
    Intelligent Packaging
    Safety and Regulatory Issues
    Conclusions

    Modified Atmosphere Packaging
    Principles
    Gases Used in Map
    Methods of Creating MA Conditions
    Equipment for MAP
    Packaging for MAP Applications
    Microbiology of MAP
    Safety of MAP
    Refrigerated, Pasteurized Foods with Extended Durability and Sous Vide
    Applications of MAP

    Packaging of Flesh Foods
    Red Meat
    Cured and Cooked Meats
    Poultry
    Seafood

    Packaging of Horticultural Products
    Postharvest Physiology
    Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh Horticultural Produce
    Packaging of Horticultural Products

    Packaging of Dairy Products
    Fluid Milk
    Fermented Products
    Butter and Spreads
    Cheese
    Milk Powders

    Packaging of Cereals, Snack Foods and Confectionery
    Grains
    Breakfast Cereals
    Pastas
    Bakery Products
    Snack Foods
    Confectionery

    Packaging of Beverages
    Water
    Carbonated Soft Drinks
    Coffee
    Tea
    Juices
    Beer
    Wine

    Legislative and Safety Aspects of Food Packaging
    Regulatory Considerations
    Plastics Packaging
    Metal Packaging
    Paper Packaging
    Glass Packaging
    Taints and Off-Flavors
    Traceability

    Food Packaging and Sustainability
    Waste Management Options
    Life Cycle Assessment
    Packaging and Environmental Policies
    Packaging and Sustainability

    Biography

    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.

    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