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1. Define the food characteristics requirements

Before selecting packaging materials, the physical and chemical characteristics of the food must be analyzed:
Moisture resistance requirements‌: Puffed food, biscuits, etc., need to block moisture, and BOPP/LLDPE composite material is recommended‌
il resistance requirements‌: Fried food, sauces need to prevent oil permeation, BOPP/VMCPP or PET/CPP is more suitable‌
High temperature‌: Steamed food needs to withstand 121℃ high temperature, and PET/CPP or aluminum foil composite material can be selected‌
Freshness requirements‌ Fresh food needs to balance breathability and water retention, and PA/PE composite film is the preferred choice‌.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of common materials

Material

characteristic

Typical application scenarios

PET

High transparency, impact resistance

Snack, medicine packaging

PE

Flexible and cold-resistant; low cost

Frozen food; shopping bag

PA

Impact resistance; oxygen resistance

Suitable for meat products, canned food

AL

Total isolation, high temperature resistance

Suitable for milk, fast food

CPP

Good heat sealing property; oil resistance

Suitable for sauces, seasonings


3. Composite material combination scheme
Puffed food‌: BOP/VMCPP combination, taking into account stiffness and barrier properties‌
Cooked food sauces‌: PET/CPP or KPA/S-PE, resistant to temperatures and pollution‌
Fresh fruit and vegetables‌: Biodegradable bags breathable micropores design, extend the shelf life‌
High temperature steaming: PET/AL/CPP three-layer structure, resistant to 121℃ sterilization‌


4. Customization precautions
Priority should be given to contact materials that meet the GB 4806.7-2016 standard
It is recommended to use general composite film (such as BOPP/PE to reduce costs for small batch customization
Specific parameters are required: thickness (usually 80-150μm), heat sealing temperature, number of printing colors etc.

Hengtai Packaging is committed to customizing the production of various food packaging bags, cast film packaging, etc., providing a variety of packaging materials to your different functional needs.
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