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Effect of novel food processing methods on packaging: structure, composition, and migration properties.
V Guillard1, M Mauricio-Iglesias, N Gontard
1Universite Montpellier, France. guillard@univ-montp2.fr
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
|November 26, 2010
Summary
Novel food processing methods like high pressure and UV light impact food packaging interactions. This review examines chemical migration and safety concerns with new packaging materials, including biodegradable options.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Traditional food stabilization occurs post-packaging, but novel methods treat food and packaging together.
- Emerging technologies like UV light, cold plasma, and irradiation sterilize packaging.
- Focus is shifting to food-packaging interactions under novel treatments, especially with advanced materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of novel in-package food processing technologies on food-packaging interactions.
- To assess chemical migration and safety implications for conventional and novel packaging.
- To evaluate effects on biodegradable and active packaging materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on high pressure, microwave, irradiation, UV-light, ozone, and cold plasma treatments.
- Analysis of research on chemical migration from packaging into food.
- Examination of safety assessments related to novel food processing and packaging.
Main Results:
- Novel treatments can alter food-packaging interfaces, influencing migration and safety.
- Specific interactions vary significantly depending on the treatment and material type.
- Biodegradable and active packaging present unique challenges and opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Understanding food-packaging interactions is crucial for novel processing technologies.
- Further research is needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of new packaging materials.
- This review provides a foundation for developing safer, advanced food packaging solutions.
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