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covered by the exam domains. Below is a list of topics that are covered:
DEFINE PACKAGING
PACKAGING FUNCTIONS
PACKAGING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY
FOOD PRESERVATION
PACKAGE DESIGN, COLORING AND DECORATION
PAPER, PAPERBOARD AND CARTON
METAL CAN PACKAGING
GLASS CONTAINER
PLASTIC AND POLYMER
PLASTIC PACKAGING, PRODUCTION & APPLICATION
CLOSURE DESIGN
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LAMINATE
PACKAGING WITH ALUMINUM
PACKAGING WITH WOOD
PACKAGING WITH CORRUGATED BOARD
PACKAGING WITH PAPERBOARDS
PACKAGING WITH CARDBOARDS
PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING
OTHER PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING
SHOCK, VIBRATION AND COMPRESSION ALONG THE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS
PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS
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SAMPLE TEXT on
food preservation
Irradiation of food deals with the
exposure of food to ionizing radiation such as high-energy electrons
/ X-rays from accelerators, and gamma rays (Cobalt 60). It is often
called 'cold pasteurization' as it serves the function of
pasteurization but the food product is not heated. Generally
speaking, irradiated food would not become radioactive. Some do
argue that irradiation is bad since it causes uncertain chemical
changes in the food.
Refrigerated foods have their shelf life affected mostly by their
microbiological status. There are pros and cons associating with the
existence of Microorganisms. Microorganisms are used in brewing,
winemaking, baking, pickling and other food-making processes. They
are also used for controlling the fermentation process in the
production of cultured dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. At
the same time, Microorganisms are the cause of many infectious
diseases. And since there are no factors where all microorganisms
would grow or cease to grow (with the major regulating factors being
temperature, humidity, moisture ad nutrient source), therefore
several different methods are often needed.
ERH (Equilibrium relative humidity) refers to the relative humidity
of the atmosphere with which the substance under consideration is in
equilibrium. ERH value is often expressed as Aw. The ERH of a food
product may be defined as that relative humidity of the air
surrounding the food at which the product neither gains nor loses
its natural moisture. At a relative humidity above the ERH, the food
product will gain moisture. At a humidity below that level, it will
lose moisture.
ERH is a valuable tool for food product packaging development as it
serves as an indicator of what chemical reactions may occur during
distribution. Through it you can tell how much packaging protection
should be necessary for sustaining the required shelf life.
It is important to realize that different foods have different
characteristics. They have different desired ERH. The challenge is
to develop packaging which can control moisture loss and at the same
time disallow the building up of humidity that is too high for the
food in question.
MAP (Modified atmosphere packaging) refers to the common technical
definition which describes the process of modifying the composition
of the internal atmosphere of a food package. Such process attempts
to lower the amount of oxygen (from 20% to 0%) in order to slow down
the speed of oxidation reactions, through introducing a non-air gas
mixture into the package. Nitrogen is often being used as a filler
gas for displacing oxygen inside the package.
The natural respiration need of fruit and vegetables may require
special attention. Along the respiration process oxygen is
automatically consumed.
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ISBN/EAN13: 145154538X /
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Page Count: 84, PLUS 125 review questions in electronic format
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 8" x 10"
Language: English
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