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Review
. 2015 Oct;52(10):6125-35.
doi: 10.1007/s13197-015-1766-7. Epub 2015 Feb 17.

Smart packaging systems for food applications: a review

K B Biji  1 , C N Ravishankar  2 , C O Mohan  1 , T K Srinivasa Gopal  1
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Review

Smart packaging systems for food applications: a review

K B Biji et al. J Food Sci Technol. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Changes in consumer preference for safe food have led to innovations in packaging technologies. This article reviews about different smart packaging systems and their applications in food packaging, packaging research with latest innovations. Active and intelligent packing are such packaging technologies which offer to deliver safer and quality products. Active packaging refers to the incorporation of additives into the package with the aim of maintaining or extending the product quality and shelf life. The intelligent systems are those that monitor the condition of packaged food to give information regarding the quality of the packaged food during transportation and storage. These technologies are designed to the increasing demand for safer foods with better shelf life. The market for active and intelligent packaging systems is expected to have a promising future by their integration into packaging materials or systems.

Keywords: Active packaging; Freshness indicator; Intelligent packaging; RFID.

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