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Create a quiz on: Food Packaging and Storage – Grade 6 Notes βœ… 1. What is Food Packaging? Food packaging is the process of covering or wrapping food to protect it from damage, contamination, and spoilage. 🎯 2. Reasons for Food Packaging Food is packaged for the following reasons: Protection – keeps food safe from dust, insects, and germs Preservation – helps food last longer (prevents spoilage) Transportation – makes it easy to carry and distribute food Storage – allows food to be kept safely for future use Information – shows expiry dates, ingredients, and instructions Attractiveness – makes food appealing to buyers 🧴 3. Materials Used for Packaging Common Packaging Materials: Plastic – bottles, containers, wraps Glass – jars and bottles (e.g. jam, juice) Metal (tins) – canned foods Paper/Cardboard – boxes, cartons Foil – wrapping foods like butter or snacks Leaves (traditional) – banana leaves, maize husks . Make a5 questions | Quizalize