Functions of Food Packaging
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List the five functions of packaging
Protects food Makes transport and storage easier Advertises a food product and makes it more appealing Provides consumer information Can preserve food
What does packaging protect food from?
Packaging protects food from becoming damaged or contaminated
Packaging protects food from becoming damaged or contaminated, what effect does this have on the sale of foods?
This ensures that consumers buy products in the best possible condition
How does packaging help to ensure that consumers buy products in the best possible condition?
Packaging ensures that food does not becoming damaged or contaminated
How does packaging make food easier to store?
As foods can be stacked on top of each other which makes transport easier
What effect does advertising as part of food packaging have on sales?
Packaging advertises a food product which makes it more appealing which increases sales and profit
What type of information does packaging help to provide?
Nutritional information or cooking instructions
What affect does having consumer information as part of the packaging of a food have on sales?
It helps the consumer to make an informed food choice
Name a type of packaging that can help preserve food?
Vacuum packaging
List the benefits of packaging such as vacuum packaging? 4
Food is preserved Shelf life is increased Waste is reduced Risk of food poisoning is lowered