3 - PACKAGING MATERIALS USED IN SOFT DRINKS Flashcards
to protect the product, maintaining its safety and quality, and ensuring it reaches the consumer in the same condition as when it was first produced and throughout its shelf life.
Packaging
a popular choice for packaging because it is lightweight, flexible and recyclable. It can be used for both still and carbonated products.
PLASTIC
including aluminium and steel, are mainly used for carbonated drinks.
CANS
oldest type of packaging for soft drinks, fruit juices and waters.
GLASS
that it is chemically inert and will not affect quality, odour or taste of product. It is strong, rigid and 100% recyclable.
GLASS
(PET), Being a lightweight but strong plastic, is broadly used in the packaging industry such as plastic bottles. It is resistant to the effects of damage of chemicals and moisture, also possessing good insulating properties.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Used in fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods, thermoforming for manufacturing, and in combination with glass fiber for engineering resins.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
is a resinous substance of both biological and synthetic origin.
• High density polyethylene (HDPE
derived from an ore called bauxite
• Aluminum
needed because it is very pure and does not contain other unwanted chemicals.
• Sand, Silica Sand
main component of limestone
Calcium Cabonate
is the main raw material of glass
Limestone
used as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidic soils
Pulverized Limestone
Cost of container: Plastic Bottle
1.51 pesos or .03$
Cost of container: Glass Bottle
Php 3.01
$0.06
