Functional barriers against migration for food packaging
C. Johansson, Karlstad University, Sweden
Abstract:
The function of packaging is to protect the packed food and to maintain its integrity and quality. The package should hinder gain or loss of moisture, prevent microbial contamination and act as a barrier against transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide and aromatic compounds. Of utmost importance is that the packaging material itself does not promote deteriorative food quality changes or endanger the health of the consumer of the packed food as a consequence of uncontrolled migration of any chemical substances from packaging into food. Recent legislative issues concerning food safety related to migration are summarized. An overview ...
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