Food Packaging Essay

There were 3 subtopics that were discussed which are food packaging and food labelling, packaging as a brand and also cost concept. The main role of packaging was an essential part of product design, quality perception of food products, add additional quality to food product and to maintain a good quality of the food products. The functions of food packaging were divided into three that consist of product, logistics and consumer. For the product itself it is for protection and stabilization. For logistics it is important in distribution. For the consumer it is significance in image, information, portioning, integrity and convenience.

Recommendable properties of food packaging should be safe which is non-toxic, hygienic, easy to open and reseal,

For example metal packaging was used in fruit, soft drinks, take-aways, coffee and whipped cream. Jars and bottles used glass in their packaging. For instance in packaging of mayonnaise and olive oil. Plain paper, waxed paper, laminated cartons, greaseproof paper and cardboard used paper in their packaging such as sugar, bread, orange juice, sausage rolls and cereal boxes. Plastic also incorporated in polyethylene, plastic cartons or plastic boxes, PET bottles and polystyrene. For example this type of materials used in packaging of dried pasta, yoghurt, diary spread, soft drinks and also take- away

In Southeast Asean Pericarp of mangosteen was used as a medical agent in the treatment of skin infections and wounds, amoebic dysentery, diarrhea and cholera. (Shan et al., 2011). Other example was roselle. Apart from producing juice and jam, by-product from roselle seed powder can be recycled as value added food supplements, which provide advantageous dietary fibre and bioactive compounds. It can be employed in preparation of bakery products and other food products to improve functional and nutritional