How It Works | Benefits of Aseptic | Aseptic Carton Formats

The worldwide success of Tetra Pak lies in the benefits of its aseptic technology. Aseptic technology is a gentle way of processing and packaging liquid food that keeps food safe, fresh and flavorful for a year—without refrigeration or preservatives.

Now, even fresh milk can stay safe and naturally delicious in the cupboard. The innovation is so significant that the American Institute of Food Technology named Tetra Pak’s aseptic carton packaging “the most important advance in food science in the past 50 years.”

How It Works
The principle behind aseptic technology is simple but profoundly different from any other food packaging system. Here’s how it works:

Food is flash pasteurized, then filled into sterilized packaging and sealed so that nothing bad gets in and nothing good gets out. And it’s all done in a sterile chamber. The result is fresh, pure, nutritious food that stays safe and delicious for months without preservatives or refrigeration. The entire process is continuous and clean, and it takes place in a single space-efficient machine.

Aseptic technology—a major way that Tetra Pak “protects what’s good.”

Benefits of Aseptic
To food companies, Tetra Pak aseptic packaging means:

• Opportunity to introduce new low-acid products in non-refrigerated channels
• New consumer appeal
• Exciting new shapes & graphics that stand out on the shelf
• Cost-effective non-refrigerated distribution & storage

For consumers, Tetra Pak aseptic packaging means:

• Convenience—foods they want, when and where they want them
• Safety—protection against spoilage and extra protection against food-borne illness
• Natural—no preservatives needed
• Freshness and flavor—superior taste profile
• Healthy, on-the-go options for the whole family

To retailers, our long-life solutions mean:

• Attractive shelf displays and added consumer appeal
• Cost savings
• Space savings & less refrigerated storage
• Protection against spoilage

Aseptic Carton Formats
Tetra Pak’s aseptic cartons come in a wide array of eye-catching, convenient shapes and sizes, from single-serve to multi-serve.

• Tetra Brik® Aseptic—our best-known package
• Tetra Wedge® Aseptic—the shelf-stable “pouch,” giving products a hip, new look
• Tetra Wedge® Aseptic Clear—the NEW clear, shelf-stable pouch
• Tetra Prisma® Aseptic—with its attractive new look and grippable, grab-and-go convenience

Each carton comes with a variety of options for openings, straws and closures. Plus, Tetra Pak’s aseptic cartons are recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Tetra Pak is the single source for aseptic packaging and processing materials and equipment, all backed by the finest technical service.

Ask about equipment financing options or take advantage of our network of contract manufacturers that offer the use of their existing processing and packaging lines. Also, our aseptic Pilot Plant in Denton, Texas, is equipped with full production lines and a team of specialists to help develop and test your product.

At Tetra Pak, we are dedicated to working with customers to develop the best solutions for your specific manufacturing needs.

What’s the best aseptic package for your application? Every customer is different. Click here to see how products like Chef Creations, EAS, Horizon Organic, Hain Celestial and others found success using various Tetra Pak aseptic solutions.

Aseptic carton systems and our commitment to your success ... just another way Tetra Pak “protects what’s good.”