March
23
/ 2021
Here are 5 things you must know while designing your beverage packaging:
Classification of Beverage
Basic requirements for all beverage packaging include:
- Completely leak-proof
- Prevents against contamination
- Protect the contents against chemical deterioration
- No pick up of external flavours
- Be hygienic and safe
Characteristics of beverage that need to be considered include:
- Acidity
- Enzymes
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- Added colouring and flavouring
External factors that need to be considered include:
- Expected shelf life
- Legislation
- Pack size
- Aesthetic
- Feasibility of manufacturing process
- Moisture vapour ingress and oxygen permeability
Types of materials that can be used for beverage packaging include:
- Glass
- Metal: Steel, Tinplate
- Plastic: PET, Metallised polyester/polyester/ polyethylene laminated pouches
- Aseptic Packages: Thermoplastic with paperboard and aluminium foil
- Bags made of EVA-BA-EVOH-BAEVA or LDPE-BA-EVOH-BA-LDPE film
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