Packaging for Foodservice

A.Y. 2024/2025
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/15
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge in the field of food packaging and packaging systems adapted to the needs of food preservation in the catering circuit.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will be able to use the tools the assessment of functional properties and legal compliance of materials and objects that will come into contact with food during preparation, distribution and storage. The student will also acquire skills related to operations and packaging technologies for the maintenance of food quality.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Packaging functions. Technological suitability of objects and materials intended for contact with food. Food safety: national and European legislation on materials in contact with food. Environmental sustainability of food packaging in the view of the food chain. Types, characteristics and technologies of production of materials, objects and packaging used for the preparation, storage and distribution of food for the community (glass, aluminium, plastic, bioplastic and composite packaging).
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and physics
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lectures
Case studies
Group assignments on topics selected by the teacher.
Teaching Resources
Lesson presentations in MyAriel
Supplementary readings: Lee, DS, Yam K, Piergiovanni. L. 2008. Food Packaging Science and Technology. CRC Press. (English language).
MATERIAL PURCHASED AT THE COPY SHOP AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE TEACHER
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam sessions will be scheduled on UNIMIa.
Exam appeals will be included in UNIMIA. The exam consists of a written test aimed at evaluating the understanding and mastery of the topics covered in class. The exam (2 hours) will consist of 2 open questions (max 15 points), 2 short questions (max 10 points), 5 multiple choice questions (max 5 points).
Students with disabilities and with SLD, must write to the teacher at least 15 days before, ( copying [email protected] o [email protected]), to report the request and agree on compensatory/dispensative measures.
AGR/15 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor: Limbo Sara
Shifts:
Turno
Professor: Limbo Sara
Professor(s)
Reception:
by appointment
Building 21040 (under Room 4)