Development of Packaging and Products for Use in Microwave Ovens

Book excerpt: Development of Packaging and Products for Use in Microwave Ovens, Second Edition, supports the efficient design of microwaveable food products and packaging materials, explaining all essential aspects in a detailed and systematic way. This new edition reviews recent developments and the latest cutting-edge technology, including new materials and package formats, new ideas for product development, and new information on developments in microwave technology. Sections cover the effect of food dielectric properties and heating uniformity, microwave packaging materials, product development, food, packaging, oven safety, and the computer modelling of microwave products and active packaging. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, this book is not only a valuable resource for engineers, manufacturers and product developers in the food and packaging industries, but also a great research tool for industrial R&D and academia. - Enables the reader to understand product and packaging materials for microwave ovens down to a highly technical and detailed level - Offers systematic coverage on all aspects involved, including principles, materials, design, product development and modelling - Includes the very latest developments in products and packaging, including smart packaging and solid state technology