• 한국포장학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.109-117
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• 2017

Due to the rise of customer's alertness about fresh foods to health, in the past few years, the consumption of fresh food has increased sturdily. The use of gas scavengers is the most appropriate packaging technologies for fresh, fresh-cut produces and in ready to eat products. The gas absorber/scavenger has ability to protect or stabilize the wanted properties and shelf life of food. The success of gas absorbers in food depends on many parameters such as types of foods, storage temperature, relative humidity, initial gas concentration, and the characteristics of package materials. In this review article, we focus on the most recent research trends in gas scavenging systems used in food packaging, future trends. Intense research from industry and engineers remains important to the development of gas scavenging package that fulfill consumer requirements, enhance product quality, and offer environmentally friendly design and cost-effective application.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.12-26
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• 2017

Processing steps such as washing and cutting, involved in preparing fresh-cut produce causes tissue damage, leading to rapid quality deterioration. Major defects of fresh-cut produce are discoloration, softening, off-odor development, and microbial growth. Packaging of fresh-cut produce has been changed to reduce these quality problems. Flexible packaging film is widely used to pack fresh-cut produce. Vacuum packaging was the popular packaging method in the beginning of fresh-cut industry in Korea. Vacuum packaging creates high $CO_2$ and low $O_2$ levels to control browning of fresh-cut produce. However, these conditions induce some visual defects and off-odor development. Discoloration problem was also found when fresh-cut produce was packaged with conventional packaging film or plastic tray. Modified atmosphere (MA) packaging is effective for prolonging shelf-life of fresh-cut produce by decreasing $O_2$ and increasing $CO_2$ concentration in the package. Retail MA packaging using different oxygen transmission rate (OTR) film and micro-perforated film has started to be applied to fresh-cut produce in Korea. Proper MA package design that provides optimum range of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ partial pressures is one of the major challenges in the industry. An initial package flushing with $N_2$ or an low $O_2$/high $CO_2$ atmosphere is also used to more rapidly establish steady-state MA condition. Film OTR and $O_2$ flushing affects the fermentative volatile production, off-odor development, electrolyte leakage, discoloration, $CO_2$ injury, microbial population of fresh-cut produce. There is also a demand for convenient packaging to attract consumers. Rigid fresh-cut produce container for retail market has increased since the packaging provides excellent protection from physical damage during transport. Rigid tray used as actual serving vessel for the consumer is increasing in Korea. The tray with flexible lid to wrap or seal fresh-cut produce is more and more gaining popularity. Further practical technology to control quality change and microbial growth for each fresh-cut product has been studied since various fresh-cut items were required. The fresh-cut industry also focuses on searching for more convenient and environmentally friendly packaging.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.27-36
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• 2017

Today, the food packaging industry has a great interest in using active packaging to fresh food product as a solution for the future to positively provide its quality, safety and shelf life. Many researches have extensively studied functional packaging strategies in recently years. Controlled release packaging (CRP) is an innovative packaging technology in the packaging polymer matrix from which can active agents are delivered in a controlled way into the product. CRP technology is well-suited for controlling release of antimicrobial compounds and antioxidants to prevent food degradation reactions such as microbial growth and lipid oxidation. Advances in CRP technology allow food packaging manufacturers to challenge the development of better functional food packaging systems. This overview examines the most recent developments and technologies of active packaging for applying the food industry. The scope of this article has mainly been focused on controlled releasing systems.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권7호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2019

본 연구는 국내 이커머스 시장의 신선식품 배송 패키지 디자인이 발전해야 할 방향성을 제시하는 데 그 목적이 있다. 1차로 문헌연구를 통해 이커머스 식료품과 관련된 소비 트렌드, 콜드체인 시스템, 제로 웨이스트 캠페인에 관하여 이론을 정리하였다. 그리고 국내외 신선식품 배송 패키지에 대해 분석하여 현황을 파악하고 관련 선행연구를 통해 앞으로의 방향성에 대해 알아보았다. 연구 결과, 신선식품을 위한 배송 패키지 디자인은 신선도 유지뿐만 아니라 포장재의 유용성, 편리성과 환경보호 측면을 다각도로 고려하여야 한다. 이커머스 기업은 상품과 함께 패키지를 통해 '신선함'이라는 경험을 전달할 때, 소비자는 오프라인보다 높은 구매율과 충성도를 보여줄 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2018

This article delves into the current status of various packaging technologies, which are currently being applied or are under development for the shelf-life extension and quality improvement of fresh and processed meat products. Traditional packaging methods include vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, and air-permeable packaging. Recently, innovative packaging methods have been introduced that utilize technologies such as barrier-films, active packaging, nanotechnology, microperforated films, far-infrared radiations, and plasma treatment. All of these packaging methods have their own merits and drawbacks in terms of shelf-life and quality maintenance. A right choice of packaging system for fresh and processed meat products must be made in accordance with the conditions of the raw material, storage, and distribution in the market and household, and while considering the environmental sustainability and consumer's expectations.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.181-193
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• 2023

In this study, we conducted a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of two different products, considering reusable and single-use packaging for fresh food distribution. For reusable packaging, we utilized expanded polyethylene (EPE), while for comparison, a disposable box made of widely used expanded polystyrene (EPS) was selected. We comprehensively analyzed the environmental impacts of production, transportation, reprocessing (for reused boxes), and disposal across 18 impact categories. Upon analyzing the actual reuse of 300 rounds of fresh food, the cumulative global warming potential (GWP) values for the EPE box were found to be 280.21 kg carbon dioxide (CO₂) eq, demonstrating a significant 75% reduction compared to those of the EPS box. Furthermore, it was observed that the GWP values for the EPE boxes became equivalent to those of the EPS boxes after 12 rounds of reuse. In conclusion, reusable packaging shows substantial potential to contribute to the reduction of environmental burdens, aligning well with global environmental requirements for sustainable food distribution and related industries.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2016

신선편이 농산물은 소비자에게 편이성을 제공하면서 수요가 크게 증가하고 있으나 가공과정 중 절단, 박피 등의 물리적인 변화로 인하여 쉽게 품질이 변하거나 미생물 증식 등이 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 이러한 신선편이 농산물의 저장성 및 안정성 향상을 목적으로 필름이나 용기 형태의 기능성 포장재를 개발하고자 하는 노력이 지속되고 있으며, 아울러 저장기간 연장에 관한 연구도 활발히 진행되고 있다. 이와 관련하여 저장기간에 영향을 주는 항균, 원적외선, 통기성, 방담, 미약전류, 에틸렌가스 흡착 또는 분해, MA (Modified Atmosphere) 또는 CA (Controlled Atmosphere)와 같은 기체 조성 변화 등을 통해 저장기간을 연장시키는 방법이 주목받고 있는데, 한 가지에 의해서가 아니라 여러 가지 복합적인 요인들이 작용하여 저장기간을 연장시키는 방법이 효과적으로 알려져 있다. 따라서 보다 효과적으로 신선편이 농산물, 식품 등의 저장기간을 연장시키기 위해 발표된 문헌자료를 토대로 저장기간 연장 포장법, 저장기간 연장 포장소재, 종합적인 평가 방법 등을 중심으로 정리하였다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.151-162
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 세절된 생울금의 포장방법에 따른 저장기간 중 품질변화를 관찰하고자 수행되어졌다. 세절된 생울금은 가스배출밸브(DVP), 이산화탄소 흡수제(CAP), 미세천공필름(MPP) 등을 적용한 포장방법을 이용하여 포장되어졌으며 $4^{\circ}C$와 $23^{\circ}C$에서 15일간 각각 저장하면서 품질의 변화를 관찰하였다. 이때 생울금의 품질변화 관찰을 위한 지표로써 중량감소, CIE $L^*a^*b$ 색차와, 포장내부의 가스조성변화, 커큐민 함량, 세절 생울금의 경도 등을 조사하였다. DVP는 생울금의 호흡에 의해 발생한 이산화탄소의 외부배출에 효과적이지 못하였다. 또한 MPP는 생성된 가스의 외부배출에는 적절하였으나 천공된 구멍으로 외부의 산소가 다량 유입되어 빠른 갈변현상과 짓무름 현상이 발생하였다. 내부에 생성된 탄산가스의 제거를 위해 이산화탄소 흡수제가 봉입된 CAP는 갈변과 생성된 이산화탄소에 의한 포장의 팽창 현상의 억제 및 중량감소를 최소화할 수 있는 포장방법으로 가장 효과적인 것으로 확인되었다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 1988

본(本) 연구(硏究)는 lactobacilli 의 처리에 의한 돈육(豚肉)의 저장성(貯藏性)을 검토(檢討)하기 위하여 일반포장(一般包裝), 진공포장(塡空包裝), lactobacilli 를 처리한 일반포장(一般包裝), 진공포장법(塡空包裝法) 사용(使用)하여 $4^{\circ}C$에서 저장(貯藏)하면서 미생물학적(微生物學的), 이화학적(理化學的) 변화(變化)를 조사(調査)한 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. Lactobacilli 의 처리효과(處理效果)는 일반포장(一般包裝), 진공포장(塡空包裝)의 경우 공(公)히 인정(認定)되었으며 lactobacilli 를 처리(處理)한 진공(塡空) 포장구(包裝區)가 저장성(貯藏性)이 가장 양호하였다. 2. 저장(貯藏) 기간중 lactobacilli 의 처리구(處理區)에 있어 lactobacilli 의 성장(成長)은 거의 관찰할 수 없었으며 육부패 미생물의 주종을 이루는 그람 음성균의 성장은 억제되었다. 3. pH, TBA, VBN 치(値)는 본(本) 실험(實驗)기간 동안 공히 부패(腐敗)를 판별할 수 있는 기준치에 미달하였다. 4. 각(各) 처리구별(處理區別) 최대(最大) 저장(貯藏) 가능(可能)기간은 일반포장구(一般包裝區) $12{\sim}15$ 진공(塡空) 포장구(包裝區)와 lactobacilli를 처리(處理)한 일반포장구(一般包裝區) $20{\sim}25$ 그리고 lactobacilli를 처리(處理)한 진공(塡空) 포장구(包裝區)가 $30{\sim}35$일로 추정되었다.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.240-243
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• 2001

Fresh pasta was packaged in a modified atmosphere of 22% $CO_2$/78% $N_2$ and compared with a control air package for its quality changes during storage at 8$^{\circ}C$. The modified atmosphere packaging suppressed the microbial growth of total aerobic bacteria and yeasts/molds with a concomitant reduction in the rates of physical and chemical quality changes, and thus successfully extended the shelf life of fresh packs from 20 days of air packs to 40 days based on microbial criterion of 10$^{6}$ cfu/g. The shelf life extension was greater when the initial microbial quality of the product was better.