Tetrapaks vs. canned food

How does one know if slightly crushed tetrapaks are safe to eat from? I have never heard of problems from them but wonder as they get a bit crushed from picking them up repeatedly. This article How to Know if Canned Food is Safe Past its Best Before Date says to avoid package if it is cracked, crimped or pinched but perhaps that applies to cans? Thanks!

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Best Answer

It depends on the damage to its layers.

This is the layout of a tetrapak container:

Now, obviously the container should not be considered safe if layers 1-3 are compromised. But small damage in layers 4-6 should not be considered invalidating.

Since the package is flexible, I don't think that slight crushing compromises any of the more important layers.

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Are Tetra Pak safe?

The Promise of Safety Also, as the packs are mechanically packed, there is absolutely no scope of adulteration in the packaged milk. Tetra Pak's aseptic technology keeps food safe, fresh and with all flavours intact for at least six months, with no need of refrigeration at all, until the packs are opened.

Is BPA free canned food healthy?

The good news is that most food cans are now BPA-free. And the metal can industry says the alternative linings it developed to replace BPA coatings are tested to be safe and effective.

Why is Tetra Pak good?

The indisputable leader of the cardboard packaging companies is Tetra Pak, the European food packaging giant that successfully integrated aseptic processing and ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) into one process which allows perishable goods to be transported long distances without refrigeration.

What canned foods are BPA free?

Whole Foods Market told EWG it uses BPA-free cans for all of its 365 Everyday Value canned tomatoes, fish, coconut milk and pumpkin, as well as all 365 Organic Everyday Value canned vegetables.

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