FOOD PACKAGING AND LABELLING (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
FSQ 602
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to –
Understand the basics, types and importance of food packaging
Understand the requisites for labelling and its importance 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

 
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO57: Interpret the food qualities are preserved by using different packaging technologies

CO58 - Apply the knowledge to design and manufacture food packages

CO59: Develop skills to preserve and maintain different food and its qualities

CO60 - Apply the knowledge for testing different packaging materials

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
Introduction of Food packaging
Need of food packaging
Role of packaging in extending shelf life of foods.
Designing of package materials.
Principles in the development of safe and protective packing,
Safety assessment of food packaging materials.
 
9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
Food packaging systems, product characteristics and package requirements.
Different forms of packaging.
Rigid, semi-rigid, flexible forms of packaging.
Different packaging system for-Dehydrated foods, Frozen foods, Dairy products, Fresh fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Poultry, Sea foods.
 
9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
Introduction of packaging materials, Types of packaging materials their characteristics and uses.                                                                       
Use of paper as a packaging material-Pulping
Use of glass as a packaging material-Composition, Properties, Types,Methods of bottle making.
Use of metals as a packaging material-Tinplate containers, Tinning process, Components of tinplate, Tin free steel (TFS), Types of cans, Aluminum containers, Lacquers.
Use of plastics as a packaging material-Types of plastics, Plastic films, laminated plastic materials, Co-extrusion.
 
9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
Packaging Machinery and Systems
Cartooning systems
Form, Fill and Sealing machine (FFS).
Retort packaging
Active and Intelligent packaging systems
 
9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
Package accessories and advances in Packaging technology-Introduction, Active packaging, Modified atmosphere packaging, Aseptic packaging, Packages for microwave ovens, Biodegradable plastics, Edible gums, Coatings.
Labelling- Understanding Nutrition labelling on foods, Food Packaging and Labelling Laws (FSSAI regulations), Codex guidelines for health and nutrition claims.
 
Essential Readings: 
1. Gordon L. Robertson, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition,2013
2. Ruben Hernandez,  Susan E. MSelke, John Culter, John D. Culter, Plastics Packaging: Properties,Processing,   Applications, and Regulations,2000.
3. Walter Soroka, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology-Fourth Edition,
4. Robertson, G. L. 2005. Food Packaging: Principles and Practice. SecondEdition. Taylor and Francis Pub
5. Coles, R., McDowell, D., Kirwan, M .J. 2003. Food Packaging Technology. Blackwell Publishing Co.
6. Gosby, N.T. 2001. Food Packaging Materials. Applied Science Publication
 
References: 
1. Mahadevia, M., Gowramma, R.V. 2007. Food Packaging Materials. TataMcGraw Hill
2. Robertson, G. L. 2001. Food Packaging and Shelf life: A Practical Guide. Narendra Publishing House.
3. John, P.J. 2008. A Handbook on Food Packaging Narendra Publishing House
 
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