Wrapping and enclosing foodstuff and other household items has been a long used method and actually a quite beneficial one. Foodstuff and other items reach us from the industry through the market in different enclosing. This is the specific layer that is in direct contact with the food or beverage and is commonly known as “food contact material”.
The types of materials used for wrapping and enclosing food items come in various types and forms. Some of the types are explained below,
The types of materials used for wrapping and enclosing food items come in various types and forms. Some of the types are explained below,
Polypropylene:-
This is the most commonly used material used in bakery and microwaveable takeout, chicken roasters and deli tubs. Polypropylene is normally used with OPS dome. It has proved its worth for ready to eat food.
Appearance:-
Polypropylene usually comes black or in clear appearance. If the appearance is clear then it may be hazy and can be made in shapes, compartments and sizes. Food packaging companies in Dubai then mold it as required.
Properties:-
Polypropylene is known to be rigid, leak resistant and crack resistant. If the rim is wide it can be sealed with a film. To retain the clarity it is coated with anti-fog material.
Foamed polystyrene:-
It is used for hinged-lid containers, tableware, clamshells and meat trays. It is normally used for doggie bags, for coffee, tea and other hot beverages.
Appearance:-
It comes in various colors like black, white, pink, green and blue, etc.
Properties:-
It is known as an excellent material for retaining heat and for cold insulation. It is light weight yet very strong and doesn’t allow soak through. It comes in different grades and with snap-on domes works well for plates.
This is the most commonly used material used in bakery and microwaveable takeout, chicken roasters and deli tubs. Polypropylene is normally used with OPS dome. It has proved its worth for ready to eat food.
Appearance:-
Polypropylene usually comes black or in clear appearance. If the appearance is clear then it may be hazy and can be made in shapes, compartments and sizes. Food packaging companies in Dubai then mold it as required.
Properties:-
Polypropylene is known to be rigid, leak resistant and crack resistant. If the rim is wide it can be sealed with a film. To retain the clarity it is coated with anti-fog material.
Foamed polystyrene:-
It is used for hinged-lid containers, tableware, clamshells and meat trays. It is normally used for doggie bags, for coffee, tea and other hot beverages.
Appearance:-
It comes in various colors like black, white, pink, green and blue, etc.
Properties:-
It is known as an excellent material for retaining heat and for cold insulation. It is light weight yet very strong and doesn’t allow soak through. It comes in different grades and with snap-on domes works well for plates.
Aluminum:-
It is used for the enclosing of items in bulk quantities. Aluminum is used for steam table pans, round carryout containers, with clear dome, bakery containers, used for frozen products and party platters.
Appearance:-
Normally its color is silver but it can be coated in different colors.
Properties:-
It has the tendency to retain cold and heat very well. It is crack resistant when placed in freezer. It resists high temperatures and heat for long periods. Aluminum can be used for lidding purposes like clear domes, laminated board, aluminum hood and film lid in special cases.
It is used for the enclosing of items in bulk quantities. Aluminum is used for steam table pans, round carryout containers, with clear dome, bakery containers, used for frozen products and party platters.
Appearance:-
Normally its color is silver but it can be coated in different colors.
Properties:-
It has the tendency to retain cold and heat very well. It is crack resistant when placed in freezer. It resists high temperatures and heat for long periods. Aluminum can be used for lidding purposes like clear domes, laminated board, aluminum hood and film lid in special cases.
Molded fiber:-
Used to make plates and for the purposes of carrying beverages, French-fry boats and fruit trays, etc.
Appearance:-
Can be off white and ranging to gray as it depends on the amount of newspaper recycled content.
Properties:-
The reason why food packaging companies in Dubai like to use it is that it is very strong and cut resistant. It is used to absorb oil and grease from fried food items and is also used to repel oil and water which prevents the soak through.
Used to make plates and for the purposes of carrying beverages, French-fry boats and fruit trays, etc.
Appearance:-
Can be off white and ranging to gray as it depends on the amount of newspaper recycled content.
Properties:-
The reason why food packaging companies in Dubai like to use it is that it is very strong and cut resistant. It is used to absorb oil and grease from fried food items and is also used to repel oil and water which prevents the soak through.