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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790330603321

Titolo

Advances in meat, poultry and seafood packaging [[electronic resource] /] / edited by J.P. Kerry

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, : Woodhead Pub., 2012

ISBN

0-85709-571-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (710 p.)

Collana

Woodhead publishing series in food science, technology and nutrition, , 2042-8049 ; ; no. 220

Altri autori (Persone)

KerryJ. P

Disciplina

664.06

Soggetti

Meat - Packaging

Poultry - Packaging

Seafood - Packaging

Food packaging machinery industry

Package goods industry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Safety and quality of packaged meat, poultry and seafood -- pt. 2. Developments in vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging of meat, poultry and seafood -- pt. 3. Other packaging methods for meat, poultry and seafood products -- pt. 4. Emerging packaging techniques and labelling.

Sommario/riassunto

Packaging plays an essential role in limiting undesired microbial growth and sensory deterioration. Advances in meat, poultry and seafood packaging provides a comprehensive review of both current and emerging technologies for the effective packaging of muscle foods.Part one provides a comprehensive overview of key issues concerning the safety and quality of packaged meat, poultry and seafood. Part two goes on to investigate developments in vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging for both fresh and processed muscle foods, including advances in bulk packaging and soluble carbon dioxide