Handbook on Food Packaging

by P Jacob John

ISBN: 9789383048151
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 7495.00
Biblio : ix+202., col. plts., figs., tabls., ind., 23 cm

Author Profile

Dr. P. Jacob John is Professor and Head, Department of Processing Technology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala. He has more than 30 years of experience in Teaching, Research and Extension activities

About The Book

“A Handbook on Food Packaging” deals with the basic ideas of packaging materials used, different methods of packaging and the technologies used in determining the quality and requirement of packaging materials. This is a compilation of information gathered from existing publications, books and latest informations from the net. The book starts with history, classification of materials and then introducing the package requirements for each class of food products. This book comprises of seven chapt

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction and History; Chapter 2: Functions of Packaging; Chapter 3: Classification of Packages and Packaging Materials and Techniques; Chapter 4: Terminologies Used in Packaging; Chapter 5: General Characteristics and Properties of Packaging Materials; Chapter 6: Packaging of Different Products; Chapter 7: Packaging Laws and Regulations.