FOOD 2010 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Food Science, Perseveration, Thermal Death Time

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Food Science
• Course: FOOD 2010
• Professor: Massimo Marcone

Document Summary

Please note that if your address has changed, please complete the change of address form found on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our main office. # of pages (including this one): 9 (for instructor"s use) 3: overall the primary function of food packages are: (1, preservation of the product, protection against physical damage, chemicals, dirt, and biological contamination, providing easy distribution of product, making the product visually appealing and identifiable to the consumer. Sugar can be found in boxes, pouches or gable-top cartons. Each of these packaging methods serves the functions mentioned above. However, comparing the cardboard box with the plastic pouch packaging, advantages and disadvantages of each method can be seen. An advantage of the cardboard box is physical protection against cuts or tears. The plastic pouch on the other hand can easily be torn.