Food Packaging

Code:

53282

ECTS:

4.0

Lecturers in charge:

izv. prof. dr. sc. Mia Kurek

Lecturers:

izv. prof. dr. sc. Mario Ščetar - Lectures

izv. prof. dr. sc. Mia Kurek - Laboratory exercises
izv. prof. dr. sc. Mario Ščetar - Laboratory exercises

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Load:

1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	25
Laboratory exercises	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Description:

Definitions. Function of packaging. Broad classification of packaging materials: wood; paper/board; textiles; metals; glass; ceramics; porcelain; plastics; biodegradable plastics; edible films and coatings; others. Packaging manufacture (Injection moulding, Pressing, Blowing, Extrusion, Calendering, Blow moulding, Two and Three pieces cans production, glass and plastic bottles). Packaging forms and shapes. Closures. Packaging systems. Packaging methods: aseptic, vacuum, modified/controlled, active and intelligent packaging, susceptors. Food/packaging interaction (corrosion, migration, gas and water vapour permeability). Handling and transportation. Types of transport. Warehouses. Package regulations (RH, EU legislation). Package and Environment (package waste and recycling).

Learning outcomes:

Literature:

VUJKOVIĆ I., GALIĆ K., VEREŠ M., Ambalaža za pakiranje namirnica, Sveučilišni udžbenik, TECTUS, Zagreb 2007.,
GALIĆ K., CIKOVIĆ N., BERKOVIĆ K. "Analiza ambalažnog materijala", izdavač: Hinus, Zagreb, 2000.,

Optional literature:

, ROBERTSON, G. L., Food Packaging, Principles and Practice, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York 2013., , , .
, Lee D.S., Yam K.L., Piergiovanni L., Food Packaging Science and Technology, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton 2008., , , .

1. semester

Prehrambeno inženjerstvo - 1. semestar - Regular studij - Food Engineering

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Food Engineering

Consultations schedule:

Food Packaging