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Agro-product Packaging
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Figure 1 best describes functional packaging in providing a ___ to the product.
protection
shelf Life
promotion
identification
- 2. Multiple Choice
Figure 2 best describes functional packaging in providing a___ to the product.
variety
protection
promotion
recyclability
- 3. Multiple Choice
Figure 3 best describes functional packaging that offers consumers the ___.
recyclability
containment
promotion
identification
- 4. Multiple Choice
Wooden crates, lugs, and baskets are used for a variety of fruits and vegetables due to its
low cost, good ventilation, and attractive displays.
properties that accommodate the needs of consumers.
durability, efficiency for transportation, and can be re-used.
ability to extend shelf life, reduce respiration rate, reduce ethylene action and delay ripening.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Give one of the reasons to use polyethylene plastic bag/ film in the MAP system.
CO2, O2 levels, humidity & moisture levels can be modified & controlled.
Offer protection from rough handling, little protection from light or contaminants.
Able to absorb surface moisture from the product that is easily harmed by water.
Secure produce packages particularly to retain their elasticity, and cling to the packages.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Identify the characteristic of LDPE film that is used to package fresh fish using the MAP system.
Toughness, lightweight, and dent resistance.
Inhibits the growth of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Preserve taste, texture, nutrition.
High oxygen permeability.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Choose a reason why products such as corned beef, meat gravies, and meat soups are best packed in a metal can.
The metal can is permeable to oxygen.
Convenience, and reduced packaging costs.
It is hot-filled and hermetically sealed.
Versatile, and present a very pleasing appearance to the consumer.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Differentiate over-wraps and shrink film over-wraps for the whole chicken packaging.
The chicken is over-wrapped and passed through a hot air tunnel.
The film used is from polyethylene and polypropylene.
The films used to wrap the chicken are high-barrier packaging material.
Accommodate various shapes and sizes of products.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The use of a stand-up pouch is the best option to package seafood that is more sensitive as compared to poultry and beef. Justify the choice.
The pouch is lightweight and the least expensive kind of packaging.
The pouch can be recyclable, reusable, and refillable.
The pouch provides additional cushioning against shock and impact during handling.
The pouch maintains the product's quality by keeping it fresh and withstand freezing temperatures.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Choose the best reason why moulded pulp filler, cartons with dividers and overwrap, as well as PS foam are used to package eggs.
Avoid possible crushing while being handled, stored, or transported.
Provide suitable materials for labelling.
The package is resistant to fungus and mould growth.
Clean and odourless so as to prevent possible contamination and tainting.
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