Accession Number:

AD0728465

Title:

An Assessment of the Flexible Packaging System for Heat-Processed Foods

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY NATICK LABS MA

Personal Author(s):

• Szczeblowski, Joseph W.

Report Date:

1971-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

The development of a flexible packaging system for heat-processed foods has been investigated for military application. Materials, package design, bacterial penetration, processing, tests and procedures, shipment and storage, consumer handling, and production capability are discussed. Laminated aluminum polyester olyolefin was selected as packaging material.

Descriptors:

• *PACKAGING
• *FOOD
• TRANSPORTATION
• BACTERIA
• PROCESSING
• PENETRATION
• CONTAINERS
• STORAGE
• HANDLING
• PLASTICS
• MILITARY RATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Food, Food Service and Nutrition
• Containers and Packaging

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE