Preserving flavours with the right containers

Glass is one of the very best materials to make packaging for food and drinks as it enables manufacturers to preserve the flavour effectively. The material is highly inert and there is no risk of polymers being transferred to the contents. Plastics and metals can subtly alter the taste of a product over time, but this is not the case with glass, which is why it is used to store a huge range of foods and drinks from Coca Cola to beer, jam to pasta sauce. Another major advantage of glass is that it is reusable and recyclable, making it environmentally friendly and offering advantages for people who enjoy cooking. When you store food and drinks in plastic, the containers will gradually become tainted so they only have a limited life. This doesn’t occur with glass so consumers can use each container for much longer as well as protecting the flavour. Glass containers of all shapes and sizes are made using advanced moulding techniques. The process is efficient because it allows batches to be made at once and speeds up the process. In order to ensure the process runs smoothly and the final products meet the highest standards, it is crucial to monitor and maintain the condition of the moulds. Moulds need to be cared for properly whether they are used repeatedly or a single time before being put into storage for later use. The more effectively they are maintained, the longer they will last and the fewer issues will be encountered during the process. Keeping the process in house is a great way of ensuring that the required standards are met and can also save time and money in the process, but it does mean that the right equipment will be required. At Penico Gauges we offer bespoke tools to help companies meet their individual mould maintenance needs. We are one of the most experienced providers in our industry and have built a strong reputation for the quality tools we offer. We create blank mould gauges alongside several other products for our clients. Each product is made from high quality materials and is tested carefully to make sure it offers the ultimate in accuracy. We also provide calibration in house. If you have any questions about the benefits of glass or the bespoke tools we can offer, please contact us.

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