Meat Packaging Flashcards
(21 cards)
PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, ENSURING THAT MEAT PRODUCTS REMAIN SAFE, FRESH, AND APPEALING TO CONSUMERS
meat packaging
EXTENDS BEYOND MERE AESTHETICS; IT ENCOMPASSES SAFETY, QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND CONSUMER EDUCATION
meat packaging
Importance of Packaging:
- Food safety and hygiene
- Quality Maintenance
- Convenience and control portion
- Information and transparency
- Brand identity and differenciation
- Barrier protection
- Tamper evidence
- Preservation of quality
- freshness
- flavor and texture
- Sustainability consideration
- Biodegradable materials
- Labeling
- Traceabiliity
- Economic impact
- Cost and efficiency
It plays a crucial role for preventing contamination and ensuring food quality, requiring clean workspaces, food-grade materials, and adherence to regulations.
food safety hygiene
A proactive approach encompassing regular inspections, adherence to a maintenance schedule, and ensuring the integrity of materials and processes to guarantee product safety and quality.
quality maintenance
Smaller packaging sizes can help consumers regulate their portions and prevent overeating.
convenience and control portion
Refers to both literally see-through packaging and making detailed information about products readily available, including ingredients, manufacturing processes, and environmental impact.
information and transparency
Establishing and differentiating a brand, acting as a physical representation that communicates brand identity and values, ultimately influencing consumer perception and purchase decisions.
brand identity and differenciation
Refers to materials and techniques that safeguard products from harmful external factors like oxygen, moisture, light, and gases, thereby extending shelf life and preserving product quality.
barrier protection
Designed to provide visible evidence if a product has been opened or tampered with ensuring product integrity and consumer safety.
tamper evidence
Preserving product quality by shielding against external elements like moisture, light, air, and contaminants, thereby extending shelf life and maintaining freshness..
preservation of quality
Indicators in packaging, like intelligent packaging, help consumers determine the quality and shelf life of food products through visual cues or chemical reactions, minimizing food waste and ensuring safe consumption.
freshness
Packaging design significantly impacts flavor and texture perception, with elements like color, shape, and material influencing consumer expectations and satisfaction.
flavor and texture
Aims to minimize environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle of packaging, encompassing material sourcing, production, use, and disposal, with a focus on using renewable resources, reducing waste, and promoting recyclability or compostability.
sustainability consideration
Designed to decompose naturally by microorganisms, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.
biodegradable materials
Conveying essential product information to consumers, including ingredients, usage instructions, and safety warnings, while also playing a role in branding and attracting customers.
labeling
The ability to track and identify a product and its packaging throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials to end-of-life, ensuring accountability and enabling efficient responses to issues like contamination or waste management.
traceability
enabling efficient logistics, protecting products, and influencing consumer purchase decisions, contributing significantly to a country’s GDP and job creation
economic impact
Optimizing processes, materials, and logistics to minimize expenses while ensuring product protection and smooth operations.
cost and efficiency
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE MEAT PACKAGING PROCEDURE:
Step 1: PREPARATION
Step 2: PORTIONING
Step 3: WRAPPING
Step 4: LABELING
Step 5: PACKAGING INTO CASES
Step 6: STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
Step 7: QUALITY CONTROL
Packaging Materials:
- CLING FIRM
- TRAY PACKAGING
- VACUUM PACKAGING
- MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING
5 ALUMINUM FOIL - MEAT PACKAGING BAGS
- MEAT PRODUCT PACKAGING
NATURAL CASING
ARTIFICIAL CASING - RETORT POUCH
- CANNED PACKAGING
- BUTCHER PAPER