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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 any contamination of the product inside the packaging. It consists of three stages:
1. sterilising a food product
2. cooling the product
3. filling it 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.
THE STERAFILL ANSWER
Sterafill have developed a system utilising 3 technologies. In combination these will deliver much-improved sterile zone conditions for flexible packaging materials.