About this Book

Abstract: This book covers the change from the once accepted package and packaging processes to newer ones demanded by both consumers and regulations. Environmental and health concerns are changing the way packaging, and therefore, processing are being selected. Covered in the text are the following topics: principles of heat preservation; heat processing equipment; aseptic processing and packaging; packaging in metal containers; packaging in glass containers; packaging in plastic containers; leaker spoilage of foods in containers; effect of heat preservation on product quality; and recommendations for good manufacturing practices of heat preserved foods.