Food Packaging
M. Kumar
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Abstract
This book on Food Packaging provides a comprehensive, structured, and application-oriented understanding of packaging principles, materials, technologies, and regulatory aspects essential for modern food systems. Designed primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, and related disciplines, the book also serves as a valuable reference for researchers and professionals working in the food processing and packaging industries. The book begins with the role and importance of packaging in food systems, highlighting its functions in food preservation, safety, convenience, communication, and marketability. It traces the historical evolution of food packaging technologies, from traditional materials to advanced, sustainable, and intellig