IMPFT158K Principles of Tetra Pak in food technology

 

Overview

This standard is about the principles of Tetra Pak in food and drink manufacture and/or supply operations. The principles of Tetra Pak are important in providing an underpinning knowledge to the packaging of a wide range of products including milk, soft drinks, ice cream, wine and other food and drink products.

You will need to know and understand the underpinning knowledge relating to the use of Tetra Pak in food and drink packaging. This standard is for you if you work in food and drink manufacture and/or supply operations and need a broad understanding of the principles of Tetra Pak.

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

1 the key features of Tetra Pak packaging in food manufacture

2 what the advantages of Tetra Pak packaging are compared to other packaging techniques

3 the common food and drink products commonly packaged using Tetra Pak packaging

4 the constituent parts of Tetra Pak packaging

5 what the advantages and disadvantages of the different Tetra Pak styles and sizes are

6 the filling equipment options available to fill different food and drink products into Tetra Pak packaging

7 the cap and straw options available for Tetra Pak products

8 the packaging and distribution options for Tetra Pak packaging

 

Keywords food; manufacture; packaging; processing; Tetra Pak