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1. LESSON 2
PACKAGE
PREPARED
FOODS

2. AT THE END OF THIS LESSON, YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
1. select packaging
materials; and
2 package food items.

3. •This lesson describes the
skills and knowledge
required to package and
label prepared foodstuffs
for storage and
transportation.

4. •It requires the ability
to check the quality of
food and select correct
packaging materials.

5. LEARNING OUTCOME 1
•Select Packaging
Materials

6. AT THE END OF THE LESSON, YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO:
•1. give the meaning of
packaging, its importance and
functions; and
•2. select appropriate
packaging material.

7. FOOD PACKAGING
•is enclosing the food in a
material for physical,
chemical, biological
protection and tampering
resistance.

9. •It provides nutrition
information on the
food being

11. •The main aims of packaging
are to keep the food in good
condition until it is sold and
consumed, and to encourage
customers to

14. •Correct packaging is
essential to achieve
both these objectives.

15. •Packaging should provide the
correct environmental conditions
for food starting from the time
food is packed until the time of
consumption.

17. •A good package should
therefore perform the
following functions:

18. A. Provide a barrier
against dirt and other
contaminants thus
keeping the product clean

19. B. Prevent losses. For
example, packages should
be securely closed to
prevent leakage

20. C. Protect food
against physical and
chemical damage.

21. • For example the harmful effects
of air, light, insects, and
rodents. Each product has its
own needs

24. D. Package design should provide
protection and convenience in
handling and transport during

27. E. Help the customers
to identify the food
and instruct them how
to use it correctly

29. E. Persuade the
consumer to
purchase the food

34. •F. Cluster or group
together small items in
one package for efficiency.
Powders and granular
materials need
containment.

35. G. Marketing - The
packaging and labels
can be used by
marketers to encourage
potential buyers to
purchase the product

36. H. Correct packaging
prevents any wastage
(such as leakage or
deterioration) which may
occur during
transportation and

37. •THAT’S YOUR
LEARNING FOR
TODAY!