Antimicrobial food packaging / edited by Jorge Barros-Velázquez.

Other author Barros-Velázquez, Jorge.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAmsterdam : Academic Press, [2016]
Descriptionxxii, 654 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Agricultural, Biological, and Food Sciences 2016 [EBCABS16]
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Abstract Antimicrobial Food Packaging takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide a complete and robust understanding of packaging from some of the most well-known international experts. This practical reference provides basic information and practical applications for the potential uses of various films in food packaging, describes the different types of microbial targets (fungal, bacteria, etc.), and focuses on the applicability of techniques to industry. Tactics on the monitoring of microbial activity that use antimicrobial packaging detection of food borne pathogens, the use of biosensors, and testing antimicrobial susceptibility are also included, along with food safety and good manufacturing practices. The book aims to curtail the development of microbiological contamination of food through anti-microbial packaging to improve the safety in the food supply chain.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015949500
ISBN9780128007235
ISBN0128007230