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ACTIVE PACKAGING [2 records]

Record 1 2008-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Packaging
  • Food Industries
DEF

A type of packaging that maintains or enhances food quality and/or safety by interacting with the package content or its environment.

CONT

An emerging technology, known as active packaging, is designed to respond to the internal and/or package environment and actively carry out functions to extend shelf life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages spéciaux
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Emballage maintenant la qualité du produit alimentaire et [...] allongeant la durée de conservation.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Techniques
DEF

A French food preserving process based upon the use of a plastic film that acts as a preservative due to its own chemical properties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'emballage
DEF

Procédé de conservation des produits alimentaires selon lequel le film d'emballage joue lui-même le rôle d'agent de conservation, en absorbant l'éthylène, (un agent de maturation des fruits) ou l'infiltration d'eau, ou par émission d'éthanol ou de substances antimicrobiennes.

Spanish

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