High pressure processed (HPP) food has increasingly attracted the attention of food processors and consumers for its improved quality, increased added-value, and reduced environmental impact. The packaging material and packaging process for HPP food must be carefully selected as it has to withstand the rigors of rapid pressure and temperature change during the process. As the market of HPP food increases, the lack of suitable packaging material has delayed the further development of the industry. The aim of the work is to review the need and recent research development on the packaging specific to HPP food. The effect of HPP on the mechanical properties, barrier properties, integrity, and appearance of various common material is discussed in this work. From the results obtained, we find that HPP does not significantly affect the structure of the polymers, but compromises the oxygen and water vapor barrier properties of some laminate films. The development of delamination would aesthetically preclude some metal-containing films from being used for HPP. The interaction between food components and packaging material is also assessed to elaborate on the impact of migration on the flavor, color, and safety of the food products. In addition, we present our latest research on combining HPP and antimicrobial packaging technologies to control microbial growth as well as antioxidant packaging to prevent oxidation during shelf-life. Future research should focus on the use of active packaging and intelligent packaging to ensure the safety and enhance the quality of the HPP products.

Development of packaging material for high pressure processed food

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