Active and intelligent packaging systems-Application in seafood

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2019
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Mohan, C.O.
Ravishankar, C.N.
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Seafood’s being rich in easily digestible protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids are also highly perishable. Conventional method of packaging has limited functionality and are not interactive. Latest trend in packaging of food is the Smart packaging technology which improves the safety and shelf life of perishable commodities. Smart packaging involves a combination of specialized materials, science and technology to provide additional advantages over their traditional counterparts. Smart Packaging enhances packaging functionality through two methods: Active Packaging and Intelligent Packaging. Active Packaging enhances functionality, while Intelligent Packaging can communicate the packaged content’s status, or communicate other messaging. The present article discusses the applications of smart packaging for seafood.
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World Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development, 1:10-16