
What Is the Purpose of Food Packaging?
Today, the food we buy are basically packaged before being sold. Food packaging is a very important step in the food production process. So what is the purpose of food packaging?
1. Increase the freshness of food and extend the shelf life
Food will inevitably come into contact with the air during transportation and sales, causing pollution. Appropriate packaging can protect food from external factors, such as air, light, moisture, and even bacteria. After packaging, the shelf life of the food will be longer.
2. The food retains its original shape and texture
Packaging not only protects the food from external shocks but also ensures that the food will not be crushed. The high-quality food packaging ensures that the food will not suffer any physical damage during transportation and delivery. It also reduces the labor required to process the product. In addition, when food always arrives in the hands of consumers in a high-quality state, it will increase customer trust.
3. Reduce waste
According to research findings, 30% of packaged...