Concepts of Food Packaging
Apple Academic Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-77491-896-8 (ISBN)
This book explores the historical roots of food packaging, tracing its evolution through time,
and delves into the innovations shaping its future. It covers the fundamental principles,
emerging trends, sustainability challenges, and regulatory considerations that define the
landscape of food packaging today. By seamlessly integrating insights from diverse
domains—including food science, materials engineering, microbiology, marketing, and
environmental science, the book provides a holistic understanding of the subject. Each chapter
offers a balance between theory and practical application, ensuring that readers can grasp the
core concepts while gaining real-world insights. Chapters include case studies, practical
examples, and thought-provoking questions to engage readers actively in the learning process.
Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee, India. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London, UK. Before joining IIT Roorkee, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Ecole Polytechnic de Montreal, Canada. Focusing primarily in the field of food packaging technology, Dr. Gaikwad has published research papers, patents, and book chapters and has published two books, including Novel Packaging Systems for Fruits and Vegetables. Dr. Gaikwad received several national and international awards for his work as well as several grants from funding agencies to carry out his research projects. Suman Singh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and in-charge at the Institute of Food Science and Technology, VCSG, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, India. Dr. Singh has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Yonsei University, South Korea, and has mainly worked on active packaging materials for the delivery of high-quality and safe fresh produce and for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce using packaging. Dr. Singh has published research papers and book chapters and co-edited the book Novel Systems for Fruits and Vegetables. She has received several funded grants as well as several national and international awards for her work.
1. Introduction to Food Packaging Technology 2. The Role of Food Packaging in Food Preservation 3. Food Packaging Materials: Types and Properties 4. Printing Techniques for Food Packaging Applications 5. Active and Intelligent Packaging Systems 6. Modified Atmosphere Packaging 7. Aseptic Packaging Technology 8. Edible and Biodegradable Packaging Materials 9. Food Packaging Regulations and Standards 10. Quality Control and Assurance in Food Packaging 11. Food Packaging Safety and Health Risks 12. Emerging Technologies in Food Packaging 13. Future Direction in Food Packaging Technology
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 22 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, color; 25 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, color; 1 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color; 26 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Oakville |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 920 g |
| Themenwelt | Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-77491-896-X / 177491896X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-77491-896-8 / 9781774918968 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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