Milk sanitation is not just based on its proper handling, but also depends upon using the correct milk can for the task. The milk can should help in safe handling, easy transportation, and proper cleaning of the milk can. Aluminium cans are preferred by Bimal India for transportation of milk in their normal operations, and the stainless steel cans can be used for storing the milk. But we should avoid plastic cans as they are not designed and certified for hygienic milk handling.
Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Plastic Milk Cans: Choosing the Right Option
Different types of materials have different uses. This will be decided based on the requirement for convenience, transportation, storage or cleaning of material.
- Aluminium milk cans for convenience in transportation:
These cans are light and convenient for transporting milk. They can be easily handled and can be quite useful for dairy workers who will carry these cans frequently. For transportation of milk regularly, Bimal India gives preference to aluminium milk cans. - Milk cans made out of stainless steel for appropriate storage purposes:
Food-grade stainless steel does not have any pores on its surface and is easy to clean if the design and maintenance requirements are properly adhered to. It becomes a suitable material in situations that need storage and cleaning. - Milk cans made out of plastics:
It is important to use only a few types of containers made up of the appropriate materials for the use of milk, else there will be some hygiene issues involved.
Material alone does not guarantee milk safety. A proper cleaning, a secure lid, suitable capacity and careful handling are essential for every type of milk can.
Match the Milk Can to Its Intended Use:
Milk goes through various processes from collection on the farm right up until delivery to the collection centers and dairies. The aluminium can is an ideal first choice in this case, as the daily transport of the milk happens in it. If there is a process in particular that needs a stainless steel can in which to store the milk, the food-grade, easy-to-clean option would appear to be the right one.
The proper design of stainless steel milk cans creates a good container for transporting the milk. The durability factor will guarantee that the container is going to remain in good condition during transportation, and suitable lids will keep dust and other contaminants away from the content inside the container.
Indian manufacturers of stainless steel milk cans and aluminum milk cans should be evaluated on the basis of material suitability, construction, capacity, and lid fitting.
Conclusion
Aluminum milk cans are recommended for daily milk transport by Bimal Aluminiums Pvt. Ltd. as their easy handling properties suit daily collection and delivery procedures. Stainless steel food-grade milk cans may be used for particular storage purposes; however, they cannot be considered a general alternative to aluminum milk cans. Unsuitable plastic milk cans should be avoided, and the type of can selected should be in accordance with the particular purpose of the can.
We help dairy industries choose suitable milk cans in accordance with their operational needs. Proper specification, closure and cleaning procedures ensure hygienic handling of milk.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What would be the best material for daily transportation of milk?
Both aluminium and stainless steel cans would be preferable choices for daily transportation. - Could food-grade stainless steel milk cans be appropriate for storing milk?
Food-grade stainless steel milk cans could be appropriate for storage purposes if they were designed in a way that suits the purpose, properly washed and taken care of. - Could plastic cans be used for storing milk?
Plastic milk cans are not to be used if they are ordinary or not designed for food products. - Are aluminium milk cans better than stainless steel milk cans?
Bimal India gives preference to aluminium milk cans due to their practicality during transportation process.