Examination of packaging materials in candy syrups : A validated method for detection and quantification

The tendency to achieve a circular bioeconomy and sustainability of the food production chain as far as possible has the consequence that an increasing variety of Former Food Products will be used as feed ingredient. The incidence of packed food stuffs in feed, and consequently unpacking upon use as feed ingredient, will increase when the by-products approach the final stages of processing. In this framework a method has been developed for examining the amount of packaging material in candy syrup, based on confectionery and sweets, with an approximate sugar content of 55%