PACKAGE

PREPARED FOODS
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What is food packaging?

■ Food packaging is defined as enclosing

food to protect it from tampering or
contamination from physical, chemical,
and biological sources
Why is food packaging important?
■ Food packaging is the enclosing of food
for the purpose of protection from
environmental factors that may cause
contamination, damage, or decay in the
process of transport, storage or selling.
Insufficient protection shortens the food’s
shelf-life, fails to maintain freshness and
increases product loss.
 LEAVE
S
Green leaf packages effectively retain
nutrients, facilitate easy handling,
transportation and distribution of
food products and protect them from
deterioration
Unfortunately, they harm the
environment due to their resistance
to biodegradation, lack of waste
management, and restricted
recyclability. Moreover, they may
pose adverse health effects to
 VEGETABL
E FIBRES
Vegetable fiber packing refers
to the use of natural fibers
derived from plants as a
packaging material. These
fibers, such as jute, cotton,
hemp, sisal, and coir, are
biodegradable, renewable, and
have minimal environmental
impact compared to synthetic
packaging materials.
 WOOD
Wood is a complex natural material and therefore
can interact with food, like any other material for
packaging. However, history (and now modern
research) shows us that this does not cause
problems. Wood in contact with food is traditionally
used not only in single-use packages or reusable
packaging but also in cutting boards and
countertops, utensils and kitchen utensils, kebab
skewers, toothpicks, ice pops, wine barrels and
more. If we use all these items without trouble, we
can do it in packaging, too.
Wood can be perceived as a less suitable material
for single-use containers compared with those made
of smooth materials.
WOODEN CRATE
 PAPER
Paper packaging provides
convenience as well as visibility for
the brands. Besides, its advantages
include the ease with which
products can showcase their
distinctive packaging and graphics
to tell a brand’s story, its superior
product protection, and the fact
that it’s easy to stack.
 EARTHENWARE
Unglazed earthenware is porous and is
very suitable for products like curd that
need cooling. Glazed pots are better for
storing liquids such as oil, wine as they
are moisture proof and airtight if
properly sealed. They are lightproof and
if clean, restrict the entry and growth of
micro-organisms insects and rodents.
One should ensure that the glazing of the
earthen does not contain lead. They
cannot be used for acidic drinks and
other products which are to be stored for
a long time.
 GLASS
Glass is impermeable to oxygen and
moisture, so product degradation can be
slower than for some other packaging types.
Glass is transparent, durable, and can be
formed into a wide variety of shapes. It also
provides an excellent moisture and gas
barrier.

Glass packaging consists of the container and

a closure, commonly referred to as a “cap”,
which can be made of glass, metal, cork or
plastic. The material used for the closure
depends on the type of product the packaging
holds. The delivery of everyday commodities
wouldn’t be possible without glass packaging.
 PLASTIC
S
Plastic packaging can survive extreme
environments and don’t easily degrade in
hot and cold temperatures, thus preserving
the integrity of the food or beverage inside
it. It also protects your products from
moisture, oxygen, dust, light and odours.

Due to poor waste management systems

around the world, the majority of plastic
packaging that is sent to landfills ends up in
our natural environments. 8 million tons of
plastic is dumped in the ocean every year.
Plastic pollution threatens wildlife, alters
ecosystems and poses risks to human
health.
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