Food Packaging and Labelling (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Primary function of food packaging
Primary function of food packaging
Protection from damage, contamination & biological hazards
How packaging preserves food
How packaging preserves food
Controls oxygen, moisture, light & temperature to extend life
How many key characteristics of good food packaging?
How many key characteristics of good food packaging?
Six key characteristics
Glass packaging main advantage
Glass packaging main advantage
Inert (non-reactive) & 100% recyclable
Glass packaging main disadvantages
Glass packaging main disadvantages
Fragile (breaks easily) & heavy
Two metals used for food packaging
Two metals used for food packaging
Aluminium & steel
Paper packaging main limitation
Paper packaging main limitation
Poor moisture barrier properties
Main environmental concern with plastic packaging
Main environmental concern with plastic packaging
Non-biodegradable nature
What MAP stands for
What MAP stands for
Modified Atmospheric Packaging
Three gases used in MAP gas flushing
Three gases used in MAP gas flushing
Oxygen, carbon dioxide & nitrogen
How allergens must appear on food labels
How allergens must appear on food labels
Highlighted within ingredient listings
7 mandatory nutrients on nutritional labels
7 mandatory nutrients on nutritional labels
Energy, fat, saturates, carbs, sugars, protein & salt
Traffic light system colours & meanings
Traffic light system colours & meanings
Red (high), amber (medium), green (low)
'Low fat' claim criteria for solids
'Low fat' claim criteria for solids
≤3g fat per 100g
Authority that approves health claims
Authority that approves health claims
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)