current developments in packaging Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Modified atmosphere packaging
A
where the gases within a package are adjusted to provide a mix of gases that will extend the shelf life of a product
- a vacuum removes air and fills the remaining space with gas (eg nitrogen and carbon dioxide)
Example: gas flushing extends the shelf life of fresh meats from 3 days to 21 days
Fresh pasta - three days to 60 days
1
Q
What are the current developments in packaging
A
SMA - “so much attitude”
S - sous vide
M - Modified atmosphere packaging
A - active packaging
2
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Sous vide
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Where food is cooked then vacuum sealed and placed in the freezer untill consumption. It is then reheated in boiling water
3
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Active packaging
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Refers to the use of materials devigned to interact with the air in the package, creating an atmosphere that results in a longer shelf life
- eg sachet containing ethelene, oxygen or carbon dioxide can be used to absorb udersirable gases that can form as the product ages (seaweed sachets)
