Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Food Packaging

Food packaging refers to the materials and methods used to contain, protect, and preserve food products from production through distribution to consumers, while also providing information through labeling and serving size designations. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition addresses multiple d…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Food packaging refers to the materials and methods used to contain, protect, and preserve food products from production through distribution to consumers, while also providing information through labeling and serving size designations. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition addresses multiple dimensions of food packaging relevant to public health and nutrition science. Studies have examined how manufacturers define and label serving sizes on packaged products, particularly for chocolate confectionery items sold in retail settings, revealing variability in industry practices that affect consumer understanding of portion sizes. The journal has also published work on analytical methods such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for detecting contaminants and ensuring food safety in packaged goods. Additional research has scrutinized the quality and labeling accuracy of packaged probiotic supplements and beverages available in specific markets. These investigations matter because food packaging directly influences consumer choices, nutritional intake, and food safety outcomes. Accurate labeling and appropriate serving size guidance help individuals make informed dietary decisions, while robust analytical methods ensure that packaged foods meet safety standards and contain the nutrients or beneficial microorganisms they claim to provide.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Lundstrom KennethCorresponding author
PanTherapeuitcs, Rue des Remparts 4, CH1095 Lutry, Switzerland
International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Food Packaging, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Kadri Koppel · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Luigia Pazzagli · Italy

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