Brasil Pack Trends 2020

BrasilPackTrends2020 98 convenience and simpl icity product, i.e., high oxygen barriers for pastry and meat products and films with permeability to gases for fresh seasoned vegetables to be vapor cooked. PICTURE 4.23 Examples and instructions of the Simple Steps package Source: Press Release Another example is the Campbell’s soup package (Picture 4.24), joining the ease to heat the product in the microwave with the practicality of consuming directly from the package; it is made of a multilayer plastic pot with a high oxygen barrier, closed with an easy open seal and plastic cap. The seal is removed and the plastic cap is placed on the package for the heating and consumption of the product. We can still find other products, whose preparation inmicrowaves causes doubts for its consumers. However, with advances in package technology, it’s possible to find foods like spring rolls, French fries, pizzas and Mexican tortillas (Picture 4.25) all to be prepared in a microwave and without losing their crunch. This is done by using packages with known accessories such as heat susceptors, based on metalized films or special coatings. The heat susceptors absorb microwave energy and heat up to high temperatures, transferring heat to the product in contact and around it. (ZUCKERMAN; MILTZ, 1996). PICTURE 4.24 Package for heating and direct consumption Source: Press Release PICTURE 4.25 Packages with heat susceptors for microwave heating Source: Press Release