Rabu, 29 Januari 2014

Important Facts Concerning Plastic Food Packaging

By Serena Price


For quite a long time, man has always been using various ways and methods of packing consumables and other edibles. This was after careful evaluation of the pros and cons of using a particular method. Some of these methods earned and gained more popularity than others because of many reasons with plastic food packaging being one of them. This is a method of storage that has remarkably caught the attention of many manufacturers and processors. The reason behind the wide use of this method is due to the fact that it is one of the cheapest methods.

As a matter of fact, this is a method of storing edible items in plastic materials and containers. Generally plastics are of very many kinds and shapes. The many shapes create a very ideal platform and create a large base of choice. Tetra packs, cuboids, pyramids and cones are just but a few shapes to mention amid the many others. In addition, polythene papers and bags are also inclusive in this category.

Prior to the actual process of packing, there is one factor that is normally taken into consideration so as to arrive at the most ideal way of packaging. This factor is the type and nature of edibles to be stored which is either liquid or solid. For solids, the most ideal way of storage is in solid plastic containers. The reason is mainly because solids are considered to be a bit rough and therefore require a method of packaging that can sustain them. Others can also be stored in polythene bags these are mostly the light ones.

Liquids on the other hand are usually stored in tetra packs with a very good example being milk. Polythene papers are also preferred in this case since the tender and soft nature of liquids can do no harm to the storage items. Some other liquids can also be parked in conical solid containers depending on the manufacturer's preferences and needs.

During this activity, the levels of hygiene must be taken into great consideration with a lot of care required. This is basically because unhygienic methods of storage can cause the consumables toxic or even poisonous to the consumers. With this regard, the packaging containers have to undergo maximum disinfection and sterilization so as to eliminate and destroy any possible elements of disease causing organisms and bacteria. This is one critical measure that has to be taken so as to make sure that the items being packed are safe for human consumption.

Unlike other methods, this is a method that manufacturers like because it is really cheap and cuts greatly on the costs of packing. In simple terms this is because these plastic materials are easy to acquire. In addition to being cheap, by using this method there is complete assurance that the stored items will last for a long time. It is due to this that food for individuals living in famine and drought stricken areas is parked in this way.

Apart from the advantages it has, this is a method that has contributed immensely to environmental pollution. This is due to the careless disposal of the plastic materials which has led to loss of biodiversity. In addition, these materials to not decay hence remain scattered all over the surroundings.

Plastic food packaging is one method of food storage that should be highly advocated for because of its advantages. However, individuals should also be cautious on its effects to the environs.




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