Packaging and shelf-life of dairy products.

Published 26-04-2023
Section Research Articles

Authors

  • K. Sivashree Student at MOP Vaishnav College for Women, India
  • Reethika Ravi Department of Food Science M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, India
  • S.P. Abirami Department of Food Science M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7770/safer-V13N1-art576

Abstract

Aim: The aim is to understand the packaging and shelf - life conditions required for dairy products. Objective: To give an overview of the packaging systems and shelf-life period of currently available dairy products. To study consumers’ choice in packaging of the everyday usage of dairy products. To understand the consumers’ awareness in determining the storage and shelf-life conditions of the product. Materials and Method: This study was done through google forms, where questions were raised about different packaging preferences and shelf-life period.Result and Conclusion: This study was focused on awareness and consumer preference on the available and subsequent needs in dairy packaging systems. It revealed that 93.5% people use dairy products everyday and prefer packet forms and bottle over any other packaging methods.