Milk packaging –packaging of milk require following -

 Protection against microorganism.

 Protection against temperature.(TO ENHIBIT ENZYMATIC REACTIONS)

 Protection against oxygen .

A effective package is what protects the milk from phot- oxidation, microorganism, temperature
without compromising the nutrients and proteins contains in it

An ideal package is what which protect it from above and also it is easy to pack , economic and
environment friendly

Ph. of milk range from 6.2 -7.2.

Currently available options –

 3 side seal pouches (LDPE/LLDPE)

 Tetra pack

 Glass bottles – these are replaced by pet or pp bottles these days , hot fill bottles and
pasturisables bottles has increased the demand for plastic in packaging.

Amul moti – amul has introduced a double toned milk moti which is a UHT treated milk which is
packed in 5 layer extruded laminate .
Process of packaging – Milk is heated to 138 deg temp and it is then rapidly cooled which result
in the killing of the pathogens and microorganism present in it.

packaging is done in using FFS machine in aseptic environment.

Packaging material is a 5 layer LDPE/LLDPE/EVOH /Bynel 4109 which act as tie layer (DUPONT).

SHELF LIFE OF MILK IS 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF PACKAGING.

This option is giving challenge to tetrapack in terms of costs it is cheaper option.

Air aseptic pouches these are flexible multi-layer pouches consisting of (PE&PP) 60% and
contain 40 % Baptized CaCo3.

It is stand up pouch it consists of two male buttons, two female buttons and a hinge. When the
consumer has opened the package and wants to reclose it, he simply folds the top and gives it a
light pinch. Then he will hear the typical “snap” and knows it is sealed .

Pouch is 16 gm in weight.

Package is manufactured by Ecoclean.

Tetra Pack REX Bio – tetra pack Rex Bio is a first tetra brick carton made up of plant based
material it is manufactured solely from a combination of plastic derived from plant and
paperboard.

Tetra Rex Bio-based cartons, the low density polyethylene used to create the laminate film for
the packaging material and the neck of the opening, together with the high density polyethylene
used for the cap, are all derived from sugar cane. These plastics, like theForest Stewardship
Council (FSC) certified paperboard, can be traced back to their origin, affording the package the
highest category of bio-based certification from Vincotte, the internationally-recognised
assessment body.