ISBN: 9788170356493    Publisher: Daya Publishing House Year of publishing: 2010     Format:  Hardcover No of Pages: 202        Language: English

"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 chapters starting with a brief introduction and history, followed with classification of materials, brief description on the characteristics of each material; their application and then moving to the package requirements of various food products and finally about the laws and regulations on food packaging. This is a brief and valid handbook highly suitable for the students, faculty and research workers engaged in the field of Food Processing, Food Science and Technology, Horticulture, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering and related fields as a ready reckoner for the reference on Food Packaging.
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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
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