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Which of the following is used to pack coffee?

(a) PET & LDPE

(b) HDPE

(c) HDPE & PS

(d) PET & PVC

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The doubt is from Food Packaging Materials in portion Food Packaging Materials, Packaging Standards and Regulation Laws of Food Packaging Technology

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Right choice is (a) PET & LDPE

Easiest explanation: Metalized PET laminated to LDPE is frequently used to pack coffee. This layer of polymer prevents staling and loss of flavor volatiles or chemical changes in the volatile components caused by moisture and O2 absorption.

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