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Smart packaging systems for food applications: a review.
K B Biji1, C N Ravishankar2, C O Mohan1
1Fish Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, CIFT Junction, Willingdon Island, Matsyapuri, Cochin, 682029 India.
Journal of Food Science and Technology
|September 24, 2015
Summary
Smart food packaging innovations, including active and intelligent systems, enhance food safety and shelf life. These technologies monitor food quality, meeting consumer demand for safer products with extended freshness.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Materials Science
- Packaging Engineering
Background:
- Growing consumer demand for food safety drives packaging innovation.
- Traditional packaging methods face limitations in extending food shelf life and ensuring quality.
- Need for advanced solutions to monitor and maintain food integrity during distribution and storage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review smart packaging systems, focusing on active and intelligent technologies.
- To explore the latest innovations and applications in food packaging.
- To assess the future market potential of advanced packaging solutions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of smart packaging systems and their applications.
- Analysis of active packaging strategies (additive incorporation).
- Examination of intelligent packaging functionalities (condition monitoring).
Main Results:
- Active packaging extends product quality and shelf life by incorporating additives.
- Intelligent packaging monitors food condition, providing quality information.
- Smart packaging technologies address the demand for safer foods with improved shelf life.
Conclusions:
- Active and intelligent packaging offer significant advancements for safer, higher-quality food products.
- These technologies are crucial for meeting evolving consumer expectations.
- The market for smart food packaging systems shows strong future growth potential.
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