Aseptic packaging is a process in which a food or beverage product is packed under ultra-high temperature (UHT) and its package is disinfected or sterilized and then fused and sealed under disinfected atmospheric conditions to avoid contamination with bacteria and viruses. Containers, cartons, cans and other aseptic packages are produced using materials such as glass, plastic, or metal. Aseptic packaging increases the shelf life of packaged products. In addition, it is eco-friendly.
Benefits Associated with Aseptic Packaging are Expected to Boost Market Growth
The aseptic packaging market is observed high growth, owing to the rise in demand for ready-to-eat and drink food products. Increased growth and urbanization of the aseptic packaging industry have led to an increase in demand for aseptic packaging. There are various benefits associated with aseptic packaging for food and beverage. Aseptic packaging helps to increase loner shelf life of the food and beverage product by mostly six to 12 months without refrigeration. The use of unique and different materials in aseptic packaging has led to keeping selected food and beverage products at circling temperatures.
The aseptic packaging is lightweight compared to other traditional packaging types, which is allowing the manufacturers to reduce shipping costs by cutting shipping weight. The high technology aseptic packaging for the food and beverage process helps to preserve and maintain the quality of food and beverage products. There has been an increasing demand for convenience food products with long shelf life, which are free from delayed bacterial contamination.
