Current Developments in Packaging / Storage & Distribution

"Cans" can be classified as a packaging development because

• They are easy to use

• No one has ever used them before

• The walls have been made thinner & have a ring-pull option

• They are cheap

Retains nutritional content and flavour, lightweight, low in cost, transparent, easily stored, provides easily prepared meals that are re-heated, no cooking in fat. 

These are all advantages of what packaging development?

• MAP

• Sous Vide

• Active packaging

• Biodegradable packaging

The TWO types of "modifying the foods environment" in regards to packaging are known as ___________________________ and _________________

_______________ has had the air-space around the food altered by the manufacturer so that the most ideal mix of gases maximises the shelf-life of food.

• Active Packaging

• Vacuum Packaging

• Biodegradable Packaging

• Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

The TWO types of Modified Atmosphere Packaging include _______________ and _____________

Gas flashing is when gases within the package are adjusted to provide a mix of gases that will maximise the shelf-life of the food it contains.

What are TWO food examples of gas flashing?

• Fresh Salad packs

• Fresh Pasta

• Salami

• Potato Chip packets

Vacuum packaging is when the air within the package is completely removed, causing the package to shrink tightly around the contents of the food. The package is then sealed.

What are TWO examples of Vacuum packaging?

• Fresh Salad Packs

• Fresh Cheese Blocks

• Salami

• Chip Packets

Active packaging refers to the use of materials designed to interact with the air in the package, creating an atmosphere that results in longevity of the food product.

What are the little packets placed inside certain food products called?

• Active Scavenger

• Packet Scavenger

• Chemical Scavenger

• Food Scavenger

What are the most common Chemical Scavengers used in foods called? (More than 1 correct)

• Oxygen Scavengers

• Ethylene Scavengers

• Carbon Dioxide Scavengers

• Water Vapour absorbents

Some snack food companies in Australia are using cornstarch trays to hold their confectionery and snacks. This is an example of ___________ packaging.