what is it?
According to the US Aseptic Packaging Council, the aseptic packaging system achieves the room-temperature shelf stability by filling a sterilised package with a sterilised food product within the confines a hygienic environment.
The purpose of aseptic packaging is to produce a food item that can be stored without refrigeration for periods of six months or more, while maintaining chemical and sensory properties. Aseptic packages have numerous environmental and economical advantages, which compares to other packaging systems that use preservatives and/or refrigeration to achieve a long shelf life for food products.
The purpose of aseptic packaging is to produce a food item that can be stored without refrigeration for periods of six months or more, while maintaining chemical and sensory properties. Aseptic packages have numerous environmental and economical advantages, which compares to other packaging systems that use preservatives and/or refrigeration to achieve a long shelf life for food products.
Many fruit juices and drinks use aseptic packaging
A UHT aseptic package for milk
Aseptic packaging for tomato paste