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Food packaging

Course Description: Objectives of food packaging, types of food packaging materials, and requirements for food manufacturing, properties of plastic and glass containers, their inspection methods, contents and toxicity of packaging materials, modified atmosphere packaging, edible films and their applications, collagen, gelatin, starch, and chitosan films, active and intelligent packaging.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: FSNU220
Objectives of the course :

By the end of the student's study of the course, the student should be able to: understand the types and physical properties of packaging materials; modern packaging methods; identify types of packaging materials for each food product; undesired changes in food resulting from poor packaging; toxicity of packaging materials used; and innovations in smart packaging and edible films.

Course outputs :

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
The student mentions the types and main methods of packaging and preservation used in food manufacturing.
2. The student calculates the quantities of wrappers and packaging to be used in each manufacturing process.
3. The student distinguishes between packaging methods used in the food industry.
4. The student explains new and innovative methods in packaging and edible films.

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  • Last updated: July 7, 2026

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