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Redwolflake15

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Describe the functions of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List two examples of edible film packaging.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Primary containers come in direct contact with the food.
A secondary container is an outer box or wrap that holds several primary containers together.
Tertiary containers group several secondary holders together into shipping units.

Answer to Question 2

Any two of the following:
sausage casings
protective coatingsgelatin, gum arabic, starch, monoglycerides, or proteins
edible wax filmcoats the surface of vegetables



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