Comparison of Fishery Products Packaging Methods
Ir. Junianto M. P.
Padjadjaran University, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang KM.21, Hegarmanah, Jatinangor District, Sumedang Regency, West Java-45363, Indonesia.
Waode Velya Leona Putri Idrus *
Padjadjaran University, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang KM.21, Hegarmanah, Jatinangor District, Sumedang Regency, West Java-45363, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The purpose of packaging is to contain the product, protect it from harm, serve as its identity, improve performance, protect from outside influences, promote the use and marketing of the product, increase consumer appeal, serve as a means of information and advertising, and make the product easier to use. Because of it's purpose and use of packaging, it is very important in the food processing industry. In general, packaging serves to protect the product from factors beyond its control that can accelerate the deterioration of the food it contains. In addition, packaging still has other equally important purposes, such as simplifying product distribution or control, and continues to play an important role as a means to disseminate information and promote the goods it contains.
Keywords: Fish quality, golding, packaging type