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Effects Of Processing And Packaging Modifications On The Quality And Shelf Life In Meats, Abdulla Khan
Effects Of Processing And Packaging Modifications On The Quality And Shelf Life In Meats, Abdulla Khan
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Shelf life of foods, mainly meat and meat products, is affected by its physical and chemical properties like color, pH, water holding capacity etc. In developed countries
food losses occur at production, retail and consumer levels with meat commodities accounting for 41% of the total loss in US during 2008. These losses are because of
spoilage due to inappropriate packaging, improper storage conditions, food wastage, and lack of consumer awareness. By focusing on shelf life and quality issues at the production level, we can overcome some of the major problems faced by the food manufacturers.
Active packaging is an innovative …