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1
Q

What are the primary functions/benefits of packaging? (9)

A

1) serves as handling unit
2) protects from physical and mechanical injuries
3) protects from moisture loss
4) provides sanitary environment
5) facilitates various controls
6) serves as a marketing tool
7) communicates with consumers
8) promotion of product, identification & branding
9) provides MA within

2
Q

List the common types of mechanical injury to fruits and vegetables during
their postharvest storage. Indicate what are their main causes and how
each of them be minimized?

A

types of mechanical injuries:

  • compression: caused by produce weight within package, overfilling/stacking; underfilling (collapse)
  • impact: caused by dropping from heights, dropping filled containers, dropping items on produce, jerky transportation, sudden breaks, bumpy roads
  • cuts
  • vibration: caused mostly during transportation