FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are made of two or more basic films held together by adhesives. They provide better protection to food due to improved barrier properties.
A
Laminates
B
Polyester
C
Polypropylene
D
Films
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lamination is the combination of two or more films or sheets of paper, normally held together with adhesives, to make a composite.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glass. This was the preferred material for food packaging due to its inertness and non-toxic nature. Moreover, it has very high barrier properties and hence acts as an excellent material for preserving the aroma of its contents and also protecting the food from external influences4.

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