Milk that stays safe without boiling. Here’s how:
Milk in Tetra Pak cartons is heated to the right temperature using UHT treatment, where it is briefly heated and then rapidly cooled to make it safe. It is then packed inside an aseptic 6‑layer protective carton that blocks light, air and germs, with no preservatives and no refrigeration needed.
Milk that stays safe without boiling. Here’s how:
Milk in Tetra Pak cartons is heated to the right temperature using UHT treatment, where it is briefly heated and then rapidly cooled to make it safe. It is then packed inside an aseptic 6‑layer protective carton that blocks light, air and germs, with no preservatives and no refrigeration needed.
UHT treatment
UHT treatment sterilises milk by quickly heating it to the right temperature and then cooling it down just as fast. This process makes the milk safe before it even enters the pack, which is why milk packed in Tetra Pak cartons doesn’t need to be boiled at home. Combined with aseptic packaging, the milk stays protected without preservatives or refrigeration.
UHT treatment
UHT treatment sterilises milk by quickly heating it to the right temperature and then cooling it down just as fast. This process makes the milk safe before it even enters the pack, which is why milk packed in Tetra Pak cartons doesn’t need to be boiled at home. Combined with aseptic packaging, the milk stays protected without preservatives or refrigeration.
Aseptic 6-layer packaging
Our advanced 6-layer aseptic packaging is designed to keep milk safe. The aseptic processing technology allows to sterilize both the food and the carton package as well. Every layer has a specific job to do: the paperboard gives the package its rigidity and strength, the polymers keep moisture out, and the thin aluminium barrier protects against light and oxygen. Working together, these layers form a lightweight structure that blocks sunlight and harmful microbes, helping preserve the quality and safety of the milk inside.
No preservatives or refrigeration needed
Thanks to Tetra Pak cartons’ aseptic packaging, it eliminates the need for added preservatives or refrigeration by maintaining product quality and natural taste. This allows for efficient, cost-effective transport and makes it possible to reach consumers in more remote locations, even where cold storage is limited- helping reduce food waste along the way.
Paper-based and recyclable
Cartons are primarily made from paper, a renewable material, making them a more sustainable packaging choice. After use, these cartons can be recycled and transformed into a variety of everyday products, such as paper books, pens, furniture, and even low-cost sanitation solutions.
Low carbon footprint
Cartons are primarily made from paperboard, a renewable material that can be replenished. Multiple Life Cycle Assessments indicate that paper-based cartons tend to have a lower carbon footprint than single-use, fossil fuel-based packaging in the dairy and juice categories.*
*Wohner, B., & Tacker, M. (2021, November). Supporting evidence - Environmental performance of beverage cartons. University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna.
Convenient for consumers
Designed for everyday ease, Tetra Pak cartons are lightweight and easy for consumers to carry, store, and dispose of. Milk packed in Tetra Pak cartons is ready to consume and does not require boiling before use, offering added convenience for modern lifestyles.
