Expected learning outcome

Unit 14 - Glass containers and Closures

Expected learning outcome
  • Definition of glass, advantages and disadvantages of glass container for thermal processing
  • Chemical composition of glass, manufacturing procedure of glass and manufacture defects
  • Making of glass containers, properties of container in relation to food preservation
  • Closures of glass containers – different types of closures
  • Factors to be considered for closure operations

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