The impact packaging type has on the flavor of wine

Authors

• Katherine A. Thompson-Witrick, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
• Eric R. Pitts, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
• John L. Nemenyi, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
• Drew Budner, Coastal Carolina University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2021

Abstract

This is a literature review of the most commonly available wine packaging categories. This includes glass bottles, polyethylene terephthalate bottles (PET), bag-in-box (BIB), aluminum cans, and Tetra Pak. This review includes a description and history of each category. In addition, the market share and environmental impacts of each category are discussed. Special attention is paid to the reported impact on packaged wine flavor and aroma for each packaging type. Finally, the potential impacts on consumer preference are discussed. While glass is still the dominant packaging material within the wine industry and by consumer demand, economic and environmental concerns are driving the industry and consumers to investigate and adopt alternative packaging materials.

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MDPI originally published this article.

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Recommended Citation

Thompson-Witrick, K. A., Pitts, E. R., Nemenyi, J. L., & Budner, D. (2021). The Impact Packaging Type Has on the Flavor of Wine. Beverages, 7(2), 36. https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages7020036. Available at https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/chemistry/