​​​​​​​​​​​​5 things you need to know before drinking milk products​

1. Food safety: more important than ever

Did you know that unsafe food can cause up to 200 different diseases, ranging from diarrhea to cancers? Unsafe or spoiled food can contain harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical and is the cause of 420,000 deaths every year, according to the World Health Organization. Food safety is a serious issue that should concern everyone. We are what we eat, and food is only meant to keep us nurtured in order to lead a healthy and happy life.

2. Bacteria is everywhere

Right now, on your hands, on your phone, around you. Cannot be perceived by the human eye, but microorganisms are all around us, even in the street food that you enjoy eating so much, even in the vegetables you buy from the street. Some are the reason why you fall sick without even noticing it. But don’t worry, today you will discover where to go when looking for a bacteria free product. Just keep reading.

3. When comes to milk products, ensure those are UHT

What does UHT stand for? It means Ultra-High Temperature and no, it doesn’t mean boiling your milk before drinking it it’s enough. UHT milk products have been treated industrially at a very high temperature for a very short period of time, ensuring this way the bacteria are killed while maintaining all its nutrients and benefits thanks to its short time treatment. When you choose a UHT milk product, you can be sure it has been treated properly and is safe and healthy.

4. Discover a world of possibilities with carton packaging

How the milk products have been processed isn’t the only factor important to ensure its safety: the way they have been packaged and stored is as important. To be mindful about the packaging you choose, carton packaging is a safe and convenient option. Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company, in its aim to make food safe and available everywhere, created the aseptic carton, with 6 layers of protection, ensuring your milk products are protected against light, oxygen or bacteria… Carton packaging also allows you to keep your milk products for many months without the need for refrigeration, making them a really convenient option.

How to find UHT milk products in carton packaging? Very easy: you won’t find a Tetra Pak milk brand, but you will find plenty of renowned brands packed with Tetra Pak packaging, just have to look for Tetra Pak logo in your favorite products packaging such as Vito, MILO, Lactasoy, Dutch Mill, Ovaltine, PEP, Abevia, Alpine, Chokchai, Cow Head, Marigold, Malee, Ceres, Chabaa and Sunquick. If Tetra Pak logo is there, what’s inside the packaging it’s nutritionally protected!

5. No preservatives needed!

You may wonder how the UHT milk products last so long on the shelf of the supermarket or even at home, when not open. UHT milk products in carton can last up to many months because they are processed with UHT treatment and packaged into an aseptic packaging. In addition, aseptic packaging doesn’t need refrigeration, which is ideal for when you travel, when the hot season arrives, or when you need a take away drink on the way to work or university; the UHT milk product will be as fresh and nutritious as always, no matter the external conditions.

Do you want to know more about food safety and UHT milk products?

Come to find out at “Protects What’s Good with Tetra Pak’ event at Maha Bandula Park on 24th February with fun and educational activities around UHT milk products, for you, your family and friends. Stay tuned with Tetra Pak Myanmar Facebook Page to discover all the details and the renowned celebrities who will participate. If you care about what you eat… You cannot miss it!