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The packaging of food
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The packaging of food Introduction Developments in packaging have led to the use of 'modified atmospheric packaging'(MAP). The packaging allows gases like nitrogen to permeate at a given rate. Packaging is an enormous industry which keeps on growing and growing. All types of packaging have to follow guidelines and meet requirements, some examples are below: * to protect the contents from damage, theft or contamination * to prevent or expose tampering with the product * to keep the food in a hygienic condition * to prolong shelf life * to attract the consumer * to inform the consumer of legal or commercial information, e.g contents, nutrition, weight. * to be cost effective * to enable easier handling. storage and transportation * and possibly so that the container can be recyled/reused _ The British Standards Institute defines BS 3130 'Glossary of Packaging Terms' as 'The art of, and operations involved in, the preperation of articles or commodities for carriage, storage and delivering...
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