Evaluation of Paper, Cotton, and Polyethylene-Film Bags for Packaging Cornmeal

Robert M. Johnson, Walter T. Greenway and Tyler F. Hartsing

No 313722, Marketing Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program

Abstract: Excerpts from the report: The purpose of this 24-week storage study was to observe and measure changes in the quality of degermed cornmeal stored in paper, cotton, and polyethylene-film bags under control, ambient, and high humidity conditions. The study was designed to answer the following questions: (1) How do polyethylene-film bags compare with paper and cotton bags for preserving the quality of cornmeal? (2) How well do the fat acidity values and oil content predict deterioration in stored cornmeal? (3) What role does moisture play in the deterioration of cornmeal? (4) What criteria can be used to define quality in cornmeal?

Keywords: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Marketing; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Research Methods/Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 18
Date: 1972-11
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313722

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