Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods - Principles and Applications

A complete guide to the principles and practical application of modified atmosphere packaging
 
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is one of the most cost-effective, versatile, and commonly used methods of preserving food products available today. Employed in both ambient and chilled conditions, it can prolong shelf-life and preserve the quality of a wide array of items via careful processes of atmospheric engineering. The essential scientific principles underlying this technology can, however, be difficult to grasp and effectively apply.
 
With Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods, esteemed food science professor Dong Sun Lee provides a thorough and practical explanation of all aspects of MAP. Chapters covering the development, impact, and day-to-day application of the technique give a well-rounded understanding of its pivotal role in the food industry, while accounts of other active packaging methods help to provide broader context. This important new book includes:
* Detailed guidance on all aspects of MAP - from its scientific background to its practical application
* Information on how specific MAP products may be developed according to their particular engineering principles
* Coverage of the related active and intelligent packaging techniques
* Discussion of relevant food safety issues and regulations
 
Containing vital information for industry professionals and food science researchers alike, Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods is an essential text for all those working to improve the quality and shelf-life of the food we eat.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Chemical and Physical Properties of Gases Used in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
 
1.1. Scope of food MAP
 
1.2. Chemical and physical properties of gases and water vapor used in MAP
 
1.3. Gas and vapor properties in terms of food packaging
 
1.4. Conclusions
 
References
 
Chapter 2: Atmospheric Dynamics in MAP of Foods
 
2.1. Behavior of gas state in response to environment
 
2.1.1. Flexible vs. rigid package
 
2.1.2. MA of mixed gases
 
2.1.3. Water vapor as a member of mixed gases
 
2.2. Transport phenomena of gases through package layer in MAP
 
2.3. Absorption/evolution phenomena of gases in food
 
2.3.1. Dissolution or absorption of gases in foods
 
2.3.2. Moisture sorption/desorption onto food
 
2.3.3. Food reactions producing and/or absorbing gases
 
2.3.4. Transpiration: release of water vapor from respiring foods
 
2.4. Absorption/release of gases in active packaging device
 
2.4.1. Gas absorption of scavenger: rate and equilibrium
 
2.4.2. Gas release from active packaging devices
 
2.5. Mass balance of gases in MAP
 
2.5.1. List of contributors to mass balance
 
2.5.2. Food, headspace, packaging device, package layer and environment
 
References
 
Chapter 3: Reactivity and Quality of Foods Interactive with MA
 
3.1. Food reactivity involving gaseous reactant or product
 
3.1.1. Respiration and other related physiological activities of fresh produce
 
3.1.2. Fermentative activity, anaerobic respiration and spoilage of packaged foods
 
3.1.3. Oxidation to absorb oxygen
 
3.2. Effect of MA on chemical and physical qualities of foods
 
3.3. Effect of MA on microbiological quality changes
 
3.3.1. Spoilage microorganisms
 
3.3.2. Probiotics or beneficial microorganisms
 
3.4. Effect of MA on sensory quality changes
 
3.5. Conclusive remarks
 
References
 
Chapter 4: Packaging Design: Systematic Approach
 
4.1. MAP design of respiring foods
 
4.1.1 The design based on steady state
 
4.1.2. The design based on whole history of gas concentration changes
 
4.1.3. Status of water vapor in fresh produce MAP
 
4.1.4. MA package or container accommodating variable respiration of fresh produce
 
4.2. MAP design of perishable non-respiring foods
 
4.3. MAP design of shelf-stable non-respiring foods
 
4.4. Conclusions
 
References
 
Chapter 5: Active Packaging Techniques to Modify Atmosphere in Food Packages
 
5.1. Introduction: active packaging to modify package atmosphere
 
5.2. Gas and vapor absorbers
 
5.2.1. Oxygen absorber
 
5.2.2. Carbon dioxide absorber
 
5.2.3. Moisture absorber
 
5.2.4. Absorber of other volatiles
 
5.3. Gas and vapor releasers
 
5.3.1. Oxygen emitter
 
5.3.2. Carbon dioxide emitter
 
5.3.3 Releaser of other volatiles
 
5.4. Optimized use of active packaging devices
 
5.4.1. Combined or harmonized use of active packaging functions
 
5.4.2. Optimized design of active MAP
 
5.5. Conclusions
 
References
 
Chapter 6: Preservative Packaging Techniques to Enhance the Effectiveness of MAP
 
6.1. Introduction
 
6.2. Antimicrobial packaging combined with MAP
 
6.2.1. Antimicrobial packaging vs. MA in microbial inhibition
 
6.2.2. Applications of antimicrobial packaging in combination with MAP
 
6.3. Antioxidative packaging combined with MAP
 
6.3.1. Antioxidant

About the author

Dong Sun Lee, Professor Emeritus, Kyungnam University, Changwon, South Korea.

Summary

A complete guide to the principles and practical application of modified atmosphere packaging

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is one of the most cost-effective, versatile, and commonly used methods of preserving food products available today. Employed in both ambient and chilled conditions, it can prolong shelf-life and preserve the quality of a wide array of items via careful processes of atmospheric engineering. The essential scientific principles underlying this technology can, however, be difficult to grasp and effectively apply.

With Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods, esteemed food science professor Dong Sun Lee provides a thorough and practical explanation of all aspects of MAP. Chapters covering the development, impact, and day-to-day application of the technique give a well-rounded understanding of its pivotal role in the food industry, while accounts of other active packaging methods help to provide broader context. This important new book includes:
* Detailed guidance on all aspects of MAP - from its scientific background to its practical application
* Information on how specific MAP products may be developed according to their particular engineering principles
* Coverage of the related active and intelligent packaging techniques
* Discussion of relevant food safety issues and regulations

Containing vital information for industry professionals and food science researchers alike, Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Foods is an essential text for all those working to improve the quality and shelf-life of the food we eat.

Product details

• Authors: D Sun Lee, Dong Sun Lee, Dong (Kyungnam University Sun Lee
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781119530763
• ISBN: 978-1-119-53076-3
• No. of pages: 448
• Series: Institute of Food Technologist; Institute of Food Technologists Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Lebensmittel, Lebensmittelchemie, Food chemistry, Food Processing, Production & Manufacture, Food Science & Technology, Lebensmittelforschung u. -technologie, Herstellung u. Verarbeitung von Lebensmitteln, Lebensmittel / Verpackung, Food Packaging, Lebensmittelverpackung