Food and Package Engineering
by Scott A. Morris

Extensively illustrated and meticulously researched, Food and Package Engineering offers both a technical and a real-world perspective of the field.

Aimed at readers with varying levels of experience, Food and Package Engineering provides multilevel accessibility to each topic. The book provides both real-world examples and challenging problems that require consideration at several different levels.

Following the “packaging cycle”, readers are guided through the life of the package, from raw materials through material conversion, food packaging operations, distribution, retail and recycling or disposal by the consumer. Engineering basics and food preservation principles are discussed along the way.

Contents

1. Basic Elements of Food Processing and Packaging
2. Engineering Basics
3. Raw Materials
4. Conversion of Raw Materials to Package Components
5. Secondary Packaging Components
6. Processes Calculations and Their Applications
7. Food Preservation and Shelf Life
8. Packaging Machinery, Filling, and Plant Operations
9. Transportation, Distribution, and Product Damage
10. Food Regulation, Safety Systems, and Security
11. Closing the Loop – Disposal, Re-use, Recycling, and the Environment
12. Future Developments and Technologies

Index

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