Food Packaging and M.A.P

M.A.P in terms of food packaging stands for _____.

What does M.A.P. stand for?

• Methodology and Application Process

• Mapping and Analysis Procedure

• Measurement and Assessment Protocol

• Management and Planning

What is required to ensure that M.A.P works effectively?

Which of the following is a method of M.A.P technology?

• Vacuum Packaging

• Gas Flushing

• Active Packaging

• All of the above

Define the term ‘Barrier Specific Packaging’ and identify the most desirable features of this form of packaging, provide examples of its use in food preservation.

Explain how vacuum packaging preserves food. Why is it considered a form of M.A.P?

Gas flushing is used in the process of M.A.P of food products to _____ and examples of food preserved using this technique include _____ .

Active packaging is a type of packaging that interacts with the contents to extend shelf life or improve safety, and a ‘scavenger’ plays a role in creating an active environment by _____.

Outline the reasons for the development of an edible food package.

Ava is working on a science project to create an edible food package. Identify the resource she might use to make it and explain how it can be used to preserve food.