{"product_id":"food-packaging-9781439862414","title":"Food Packaging","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the packaging requirements of all major food groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new chapters on food packaging closures and sealing systems, as well as optical, mechanical, and barrier properties of thermoplastic polymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the latest information on new and active packaging technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers guidance on the design and analysis of shelf life experiments and the shelf life estimation of foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the latest details on food contact materials including those of pub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for Previous Editions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"…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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kay Cooksey, Clemson University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Food Packaging. Structure and Related Properties of Plastic Polymers. Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials. Optical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polymers. Processing and Converting of Thermoplastic Polymers. Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Materials. Metal Packaging Materials. Glass Packaging Materials. Printing Processes, Inks, Adhesives and Labeling of Packaging Materials. Food Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems. Deteriorative Reactions in Foods. Shelf Life of Foods. Aseptic Packaging of Foods. Packaging of Microwavable Foods. Active and Intelligent Packaging. Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Packaging of Flesh Foods. Packaging of Horticultural Products. Packaging of Dairy Products. Packaging of Cereals, Snack Foods and Confectionery. Packaging of Beverages. Legislative and Safety Aspects of Food Packaging. Food Packaging and Sustainability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51456071401815,"sku":"9781439862414","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439862414.jpg?v=1755033680","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/food-packaging-9781439862414","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}