GID 316E - Food Packaging

Course Objectives

1 - Demonstrate a basic knowledge on physical and chemical properties and different types of food packaging materials, food packaging techniques
2 - Application of this knowledge to protect food products till they reach to the final consumer
3 - Application of this knowledge to choose appropriate packaging material with a particular particular emphasis on the effect of food packaging on consumer preference and acceptance.

Course Description

Essential functions of packaging, factors causing food spoilage, physical, chemical and quality properties, types, and utilization of paper-, glass-, metal- and plastic based packaging materials, multi-layer combinations, examples of food packaging, bar-code system in packaging, packages and recycling.