Deck 15: Packaging

Question 1

Packaging is an industry in itself,and some universities offer degree programs in package engineering.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Packaging innovation is becoming more about cost than convenience.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

_____ tests measure barrier properties,strength,heat-seal ability,and clarity.

A)Chemical
B)Clarification
C)Mechanical
D)Mitigation

Answer 3

C

Question 4

_____ are an example of an edible film.

A)Sausage casings
B)Retortable pouches
C)Fruit rinds
D)All of the above

Question 5

A modern food package has many functions,but its main purpose is to physically protect a product during transport.

Question 6

Aluminum _____.

A)is highly corrosive
B)creates shipping concerns
C)has less structural strength than steel cans
D)requires a side and bottom seam for an effective seal

Question 7

If packaging is _____,the container will not transfer nonfood chemicals into the food and does not contain chemicals that could be hazardous to human health.

A)sterilized
B)hermetically sealed
C)sanitary
D)food-grade

Question 8

Thermoplastic adhesive-bonded seams do away with the need for ​_____.

A)solder
B)metal cans
C)tin-free steel
D)aluminum

Question 9

Aside from protecting food,a package serves as a vehicle for the manufacturer to communicate with consumers.

Question 10

Food-packaging development started with humans' earliest beginnings.

Question 11

Food packaging no longer must meet food-grade container specifications.

Question 12

Technology ensures that the materials used in the production of retortable pouches protect the food and do not _____.

A)add extra weight to the packaged food
B)require additional costs for the packaging
C)necessitate multiple layers for the packaging
D)contribute harmful extratries to the foods

Question 13

Nutritional information and ingredients are always found on a food label.

Question 14

Newer plastic materials even contain _____,which makes them more biodegradable.

A)copolymers
B)cornstarch
C)ionomers
D)vegetable lard

Question 15

The _____ food packaging method includes containers being preformed at another site and then filled at the processing plant in the production line.

A)preform-fill-seal
B)form-prefill-seal
C)form-fill-seal
D)preform-prefill-seal

Question 16

Tin-free steel must be soldered at the seams.

Question 17

The most common hermetic containers are plastic bottles.

Question 18

Composite paper cartons cannot be sterilized.

Question 19

_____ containers come into direct contact with food.

A)Primary
B)Secondary
C)Tertiary
D)All of the above

Question 20

_____ are currently the most recycled container.

A)Plastic milk jugs
B)Aluminum cans
C)Cardboard boxes
D)Plastic soda bottles