Packaging

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  • Packaging
    • Purposes
      • contain
      • protect
      • preserve
      • inform
    • Materials
      • Plastic
        • can be transparent or coloured
        • microwavable
        • lightweight
        • not biodegradable
      • Paperboard
        • biodegradable
        • lightweight
        • recyclable
        • opaque
    • Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP)
      • extends shelf life of fresh foods
      • food is sealed in plastic packaging with oxygen, carbon dioxide and mitrogen
        • extends shelf life
      • once opened, the food has a normal shelf life
    • Vacuum packaging
      • used for dry foods, and meat and fish
      • sealed in oxygen-free conditions
        • extends shelf life
    • Nano technology
      • nanoparticles can make packaging stronger, lighter and more heat resistant
      • can extend shelf lfie
        • nanoparticles kill harmful bacteria
        • nanoparticles make plastic better at keeping out moisture
      • 'smart packaging'
        • nanoparticles can change the packaging's properties depending on the conditions
          • e.g. milk cartons change colour when the milk goes off

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