Question

What is a benefit of food packaging technology such as milk cartons?

Answer 1

Answer: To increase the shelf life of milk.

Explanation:

The benefit of packing milk in cartons is that it increases the shelf life of milk. These cartons are made of plastic, food safe polyethylene.

It protects the milk from contamination. This type of packing also protects milk from sunlight, dust and harmful microorganism which can spoil the milk.

So, to protect the milk from being sour and spoil, cartons is used for the package of milk.

Answer 2

Milk packaging is designed to be attractive to the customer, give information, ease transport and to protect the product to maximize shelf life.  Tetrapak cartons protect the product from light, air and microorganisms.