There is a wide variety of paper food packaging products on the market that can meet different catering packaging needs. They generally have characteristics such as environmental protection, safety, and customizability. Below, I will sort out the types, characteristics, and how to choose common paper food packaging products for you, and provide some purchasing precautions.
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Product type |
main material |
characteristics |
applicable scenarios |
environmental friendliness |
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Kraft paper bag |
food grade kraft paper |
Tear resistant, puncture resistant, waterproof and moisture-proof (can be treated with film), high temperature resistant (60-80 ℃), natural texture |
Baking food, snacks, miscellaneous grains, takeaway bags, shopping bags |
Renewable wood pulp, biodegradable, recyclable, in compliance with plastic reduction policies |
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White cardboard box |
Food grade white cardboard |
has a smooth surface, good printing effect, high stiffness, moisture and oil resistance (film treatment), and stable structure |
Burger box, pizza box, french fry box, boutique pastry box |
Recyclable and biodegradable |
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Corrugated cardboard box |
Corrugated cardboard |
Good compressive buffering, lightweight, strong load-bearing, and good insulation properties |
Pizza box, takeaway box, fruit box, large food packaging |
Recyclable and biodegradable |
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Coated paper bag/box |
Raw paper+PE/PP plastic coating |
Oil proof, waterproof, heat sealable, high temperature resistant (food grade PP coating can withstand 121 ℃) |
Containing oily food, fried food, liquid soup, coffee cup body |
Plastic reduction and environmental protection |
Tip: The above "coating" refers to a thin layer of plastic film (such as PE, PP) covering the surface of paper to enhance its waterproof, oil resistant, and heat sealable properties.
Other paper packaging
In addition to the common types mentioned above, there are also some distinctive paper packaging:
Wax coated paper box: commonly used for packaging low-temperature frozen foods (such as ice cream).
Baking paper: commonly used to wrap food directly or place it on a baking tray.
Pulp molded products: Egg trays, fruit trays, etc. directly molded from pulp, with good cushioning performance.