Packaging Materials and Processing for Food, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics

This book provides valuable information on food packaging, covering traditional and biobased materials, active and smart packaging, methods, design, and labeling. It is a resource for students, professionals, and packaging engineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2021
Publisher: ISTE Ltd

This comprehensive book offers invaluable insights into a diverse array of food packaging-related topics, serving as a valuable resource for students, professionals, and packaging engineers seeking to expand their knowledge about the characteristics, applications, and implications of various packaging materials in food-packaging interactions. Spanning 13 chapters, the book specifically caters to the agro-food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors, providing a comprehensive examination of traditional packaging materials such as wood, paper, cardboard, glass, and metal. The subsequent two chapters delve into the realm of plastics and laminates, while biobased materials are explored in depth. Additionally, the book features a comprehensive presentation of active and smart packaging, highlighting the latest advancements in this field. Furthermore, dedicated chapters are allocated to discussing caps and closures, as well as auxiliary materials, contributing to a holistic understanding of food packaging.

The book proceeds to present various food packaging methods, followed by an in-depth exploration of the design and labeling of packaging. To conclude, the final chapter sheds light on the crucial factor of how the choice of packaging material is contingent upon the specific characteristics of the food products intended for packaging. By encompassing a wide range of subjects and providing detailed explanations, this book serves as a indispensable tool for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of food packaging and its impact on the food industry.

Weight: 736g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789450392