Biopackaging /
editor, Martin A. Masuelli, AÌ de QuiÌ?a FiÌa, Departamento de QuiÌ?a, Facultad de QuiÌ?a, BioquiÌ?a y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Laboratorio de Membranas y Biomateriales-Instituto de FiÌa Aplicada-CONICET, Laboratorio de InvestigacioÌ Servicios de QuiÌ?a, FiÌa (LISEQF-UNSL), San Luis, Argentina.
- xx, 396 pages ; 24 cm
"A science publishers book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book examines the whole range of modern packaging options. It covers edible packaging based on carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidative and antimicrobial packaging, and the chemistry of food and food packaging, such as plasticization and polymer morphology. Issues related to shelf life and biodegradability are also discussed, in addition to newly discovered processing and preservation techniques, most notably modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and active packaging (AP). --
9781498749688
Packaging--Materials. Containers--Materials. Packaging--Technological innovations. Containers--Technological innovations. Green technology.