Posted by If you sell frozen food products, custom frozen food boxes are required to protect them from damage. There are several kinds of packages available in the market. These include Chipboard boxes, High barrier thermoforming films, Reclosable Pouches, and Laminated papers. Each type of box has its purpose and benefits. Here are some of the most popular types of containers. Listed below are the advantages of each kind of custom food box.
High barrier thermoforming films
High barrier thermoforming films have excellent strength, puncture resistance, and ultra-gloss sheen. They also offer superior protection from ultraviolet light, scent, and taste. They are available in various gauges to suit varying needs. IQF (individually quick frozen) technology freezes food extremely fast while causing minimal damage to its cell structure. The polyethylene-wrapped food then passes through a blast freezer at 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Once frozen, the finished product is sent to the supermarket frozen food section.
In food packaging, barrier films are an essential component. Whether food packaging is made from thin plastic or is a combination of plastics, the efficacy of these films is crucial. The oxygen transfer rate, or OTR, measures the amount of oxygen that passes through the film. As with other types of packaging, the lower the oxygen transfer rate, the better. High barrier thermoforming films have an oxygen permeability of less than 10cc.
Chipboard boxes
Many consumers think of chipboard as cardboard. However, these boxes are pretty durable and ideal for packaging frozen food products. Not only are they durable, but they are also easy to shrink wrap and unitize on pallets. Aside from being durable, chipboard can also be printed on both sides with vibrant branding imagery and text. This makes these boxes extremely attractive. If you want to use these custom frozen food boxes cubes for your frozen food products, here are some tips you should follow.
The internal structure of the chipboard is made from specially selected recycled pulp. This pulp is grey in color. Sometimes, white PE is added for external appearance. Chipboard can be divided into two types – lined and unlined. There are two main types of chipboard – corrugated fibreboard and unlined. Unlined chipboard has an 80-100% WLC content, depending on which type of pulp is used to produce the different layers. Its outer layer is coated with either white PE or a synthetic material.
Reclosable Pouches
Many companies are unable to manufacture frozen food items without the use of Reclosable Pouches. These frozen food packaging boxes are required for various reasons. First of all, they must be able to withstand the freezing process. It is unsafe to store food in a freezer if it has not been thawed. Second, these pouches do not allow sufficient oxygen to enter. The vacuum sealing process is not suitable for many types of food products.
One should consider its manufacturing process when considering how to make a retort pouch. Most retort pouches are made of three or four layers. The outer layer of 12 mm PET film contains a layer of adhesive laminated to aluminum foil. The foil layer serves as a barrier to light and moisture. The polypropylene layer is the primary contact material with food. The outer polyester layer can print.
Laminated papers
To create durable and attractive packaging, you need to use lamination. Lamination is a shiny plastic film that adds sheen to ink colors. Most laminated paper is recyclable since the base is recycled with the substrate. However, some laminated paper might not recycle entirely, and the film may contaminate the recycling stream. EcoEnclose recommends using laminated paper stickers for your custom frozen food