DT Food

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  1. To preserve the product
  2. To protect the product from damage
  3. To make the product more attractive to the consumer
  4. To make it easier to transport the product
what are the main uses of food packaging?
  1. versatile - plastics can be flexible or rigid, and can be moulded into shapes.
  2. resistant to acids and other chemicals
  3. easy to print on
  4. lightweight
  5. cheap to produce
Why are plastics used for packaging?
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Modified-Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Air in a plastic container can be modified to prolong shelf life and slow down colour deterioration.
Question 4
What are the advantages and disadvantages of different packaging materials?
  1. Reusable packaging can be cleaned and re-used. For example, glass milk bottles are reused.
  2. Recyclable packaging is made of materials that can be used again, usually after processing. Recyclable materials include glass, metal, card and paper.
  3. Biodegradable packaging will easily break down in the soil or the atmosphere.
Environmentally friendly packaging causes less damage to the environment. There are three types. What are they?