| Course ID: | FDST 7080E. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Contemporary Advances and Issues in Food Packaging Technology |
Course
Description: | In-depth critical examination of contemporary food packaging
advances to facilitate objective assessments of the objectives
and issues in implementation. |
| Oasis Title: | Advanced Food Packaging Tech |
| Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. |
| Prerequisite: | FDST 7020E or permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Comprehension of developmental, introductory and new commercial
technologies for food packaging functionalities to enable
meaningful objective assessments applicable to research,
development and/or commercial implementation. |
| Topical Outline: | Overview
- In-depth review of new food packaging technology
Holistic/combination
- Quantification
Barrier packaging
- Oxygen
- Water vapor
- Glass coatings
- Nano composites
Flavor scalping issues
Shelf life prediction
Retort pouches/trays/cartons
Aseptic packaging
Extended shelf life refrigerated
- Ultra high pressure
- Low dose irradiation
Modified atmosphere packaging
Home meal replacement
- Sous vide
Microwavable/dual ovenable
Case ready fresh red meats
Equipment
Active packaging
- Moisture control
- Oxygen control
- Carbon dioxide control
- Odor control
- Anti microbials
Intelligent packaging
- Temperature
- Time-temperature integration
- RFID
- Interactive with
- Home equipment
- Distribution environment
- Microbiological deterioration
- Pathogens
- Quality
- Nutritional packaging
Regulatory environment
Distant future |
| Honor Code Reference: | Honesty and integrity is essential to the academic function of
the University. Dishonesty is strictly prohibited. Efforts to
receive or give assistance on examinations or other individual
assignments are prohibited. Refer to the Handbook on
regulations and procedures for conduct for more specific
information. Students found to be dishonest will be reported
to the Student Affairs Office for disciplinary actions. |