Advances in polymeric materials for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
T.K. Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
S. Mangaraj, CIAE, India
Abstract:
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is one of the methods used to preserve food materials for a short or a long time depending on the end use, food material, and selection of the packaging material. This chapter deals in detail with the different aspects of MAP, packaging materials and storage systems with packaging.
Key words
modified atmosphere packaging
packaging materials
design of packaging materials
nanotechnology
quality of food
8.1 Introduction
The annual world production of fruits and vegetables has reached about 1.4 billion tonnes. Approximately 900 Mt of vegetables ...
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