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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Packaged food"”.
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The role of packaging in influencing the decision to buy pre-packaged food products
… in influencing purchase decision or pre-packaged food products. A descriptive cross- sectional survey was conducted in Dar es Salaam, from July to August, 2013. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the role of food packaging in influencing consumer purchase decision from 286 …
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Stability of aseptically packaged food as a function of oxidation initiated by a polymer contact surface
… to sterilization treatments applied to the food contact surface of packaging materials used in aseptically processed and packaged food. Electron paranlagnetic resonance (EPR) analyzed free radical (-CH2CHCH=CHCHz-) production on the surface of LDPE exposed to heat (107°C) and treatments of …
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Use of oxygen sensors for the non destructive measurement of oxygen in packaged food and beverage products and its impact on product quality and shelf life
… optical O2 sensors to be incorporated into food/beverage packaging systems to continuously monitor O2 levels in a non-destructive manner immediately postpackaging and over time. Residual levels of O2 present in packs can negatively affect product quality and subsequently, product shelf-life, …
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IMMOBILIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FLEXIBLE DNAzyme-BASED BIOSENSORS FOR ON-THE SHELF FOOD MONITORING
While the Canadian food supply is among the healthiest in the world, almost 4 million (1 in 8) Canadians are affected by food-borne illnesses, resulting in 11,600 hospitalizations and 238 deaths per year. Microbial pathogens are one of the major causes of foodborne sicknesses that can grow in food …
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Macronutrient-Flavonoid Interactions, Effects in Model Food Matrices
… are above those that may be seen in processed food products due to undesirable effects. This document covers the effects two commonly used plant extracts, green tea extract and grape seed, may have on the macronutrient functionality in model food matrices. In Chapter 2 the effects of crude …
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Study of antimicrobial polymeric packaging films containing basil extracts
The quality and safety of foods may deteriorate due to the surface growth of microorganisms. The integration of antimicrobial (AM) agents in polymeric packaging films to enhance microbial stability of foods may have a crucial effect on extending the shelf life of packaged food products or on …
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The effect of structure on the mass transport of acetaldehyde in virgin and recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)
… PET bottles are extensively used for various food-packaging applications, particularly in developed countries, which is leading to disposal problems. Presently, there is an increasing emphasis throughout the world to recycle PET. The use of recycled PET for food packaging applications however, …
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The Analysis of Food Recovery Organization Leadership: How Transformational and Servant Leaders Overcame a Time of Crisis
… country weakened as demands escalated for free food resources with specific pressure placed on food banks and food recovery organizations. There were citizens who had not previously relied on free food services who found themselves in drive through pickups, waiting for pre-packaged food boxes or …
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Consuming, producing, defining halal : halal authorities and Muslim consumers in South Africa
… unseen, intangible, expert-controlled world of food technology. Other developments also contributed to the growing halal industry in South Africa. The end of apartheid resulted in freedom of movement for the previously disadvantaged Muslim community. The newfound freedom resulted in increased …
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Development of LDPE-based antimicrobial films for food packaging
… pathogenic microorganisms that may contaminate packaged food products. Over the years there has been an increased emphasis on naturally derived AM agents and polymer films containing AM agents derived from basil, for example, exhibit an AM effect against a wide spectrum of microorganisms. Due to …
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A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Front-Of-Package Nutrition Labels In The US
… In efforts to better inform consumers of their food consumption, increasingly front-of-package (fop) food labels are displayed on packaged food items. Fop nutrition labels have become more prevalent in the US to help consumers identify healthier options at the point-of-purchase. This study aimed …
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Adherence to Self-Monitoring Predicts Weight Loss and Weight Regain in Rural Breast Cancer Survivors
Background: Pre-packaged food is a common and successful dietary approach used in commercial, medically supervised, and some academic weight loss programs. Prepackaged food enhances weight loss results and minimizes weight regain, however the role of self-monitoring has not been investigated. …
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Taint and odour phenomena in carton-board packaging systems
… cause 'ink', 'varnishy', 'plasticy' taints in a packaged food system if these components are able to migrate from the carton.
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Reintroducing Invention to Innovation: Investigating the White Space in Marketing Innovation
… innovation as practiced in the consumer packaged goods industry. Marketing innovation, or the development of new products, product features (including packaging and messaging), and services, is a process-heavy practice often resulting in incremental or novelty innovations that do not …
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Development and testing of an evidence-based tool to support adoption and implementation of the National Healthy Food and Drink Policy
Background: In 2016, a voluntary National Healthy Food and Drink Policy was released to improve the healthiness of food and drinks for staff and visitors in New Zealand health sector organisations. However, there were no resources developed to support policy implementation. Aim: To develop …
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Evaluating and informing reformulation strategies to achieve healthier Australian diets
… NCDs, including governmental regulation of the food environment to make it easier for individuals to make healthier choices. In 2020-21, the Australian federal government released reformulation targets for sodium, sugar and saturated fat across a range of foods. This body of work aimed to …