Page 5 - Sterafill brochure - Overview

ASEPTIC PACKAGING
The aseptic packaging industry was valued at $51 billion in 2020 and it is estimated to grow to $90 billion by 2027.
CURRENT ASEPTIC PACKAGING PROCESSES
The current methods are well-accepted techniques and commonly aseptic packaging machines will use a combination of methods to (a) sterilise the packaging and (b) maintain the aseptic zone for filling.
(Hydrogen Peroxide)
or
Peracetic acid
THERMAL METHODS
Ultra-
violet light
(non-ionising radiation)
or
E beam
(ionising radiation)
CHEMICAL METHODS
Dry heat
or
Saturated steam
RADIATION METHODS
Aseptic packaging:
• extends the shelf life of products • maintains food safety
• saves energy • saves money
by reducing the need for refrigeration used for storage and delivery
The aseptic packaging process is designed to prevent contamination of the product from the packaging material inside the sealed package.
It requires sterilisation of food and pharmaceutical products, cooling them, and filling them into sterilised packaging under aseptic conditions.
While it is relatively straightforward to sterilise the food product and the packaging, it is not as easy to ensure the sterility of all equipment used in the process of aseptic packaging.