Food Preservation and Storage

Food Preservation Storage

Lesson 14: Packaging, labeling and Costing of Food Products

Objectives Of Packaging

The major objectives of packaging are:

• To preserve, protect and maintain the contents in a fit and palatable condition.
• To withstand the chosen selling and distribution method.
• To furnish a design and appearance which should be attractive to the consumer, easy to open, store and dispose off.
• To provide an economical containers.
• To make it easier and safe to transport.
• To prevent or minimize losses of the product.
• To provide a convenient means for dispensing the product.