Food and packaging: a chemical spark!

Many people have their own views on the chemical substances which are needed for the synthesis of packaging and food contact materials, though their views may be coloured by a number of factors. Chemicals can be a blessing and a curse.The application of chemicals in food contact materials sparked considerable discussion. However, current innovations of food packaging technology are geared to ensuring better and more efficient quality preservation and enhanced safety. This book will provide a logical analysis of both the pros and cons of several chemical ingredients that are often used in packaging materials.