Protection of milk packaged in high density polyethylene against photodegradation by fluorescent light

• Published in: Journal of food protection Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 112 - 117
• Main Authors: Fanelli, A.J, Burlew, J.V, Gabriel, M.K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Des Moines, IA International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians 01.02.1985
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; CONTAINERS; CONTENEDORES; CONTENEUR; DEGRADATION; DETERIORO; Food industries; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; LAIT; LECHE; LIGHT; LUMIERE; LUZ; MATIERE PLASTIQUE; MILK; Milk and cheese industries. Ice creams; PLASTICOS; PLASTICS; Polyethylene; Photolysis; Spoilage; Light; Vitamin; Packaging; Nutritional loss; Shelf life; Conditioning; Inhibition; Milk

The effectiveness of visible and UV light screens, compounded in polyethylene dairy resin to protect vitamins in milk from photodegradation, was investigated. Three pigments and three UV absorbers were chosen for testing on the basis of their commercial availability, FDA approval for contact with fo...