The basic requirements of formula milk powder packaging and development trends

Currently on the market for the sale of formula milk powder packaging mainly metal cans canned and plastic soft bags in bags of two kinds. Metal cans have good sealing and long shelf life, but their production and transportation costs are relatively high. Therefore, large well-known dairy companies use this type of packaging on some of their products.

The same quality of formula, the general can pricing will be more than 20% more expensive than the bagged milk powder. However, as competition in the dairy industry intensifies, metal cans in cans are likely to gradually replace lightweight plastic bags.

The basic requirements of formula milk powder packaging

1. Hygiene

As direct contact with the food tin cans, its hygiene is the most basic requirement. According to national standards, the general requirements of evaporation residue shall not contain heavy metal elements such as lead and antimony that affect human health. The total number of bacteria required is less than 1000/100cm2, and E. coli cannot be detected.

2、No odor

Formulated milk powder is very sensitive to the taste of the canned material. Odor can change the taste of the formula and even damage the health of consumers.

3. Sealing

Formula milk powder is a product that is susceptible to moisture absorption and oxidative degradation. Formula milk powder canning requires a tight seal and no leakage.

The development trend of formula milk powder packaging

With the increase of people's awareness of environmental protection and health, the preservation and transportation of formula milk powder has received widespread attention. Milk powder cans with formula milk powder is likely to gradually replace the lightweight plastic bagged.