Food-Safe, Grease-Resistant Packaging for Bakeries, Restaurants, & CPG
Commercial grease-resistant packaging must navigate intense thermodynamic environments—ranging from cold-holding and high-humidity delivery cycles to high-heat baking and microwave reheating. Sourcing teams must ensure absolute food safety by ensuring that no harmful oils, grease, or chemical coatings migrate from the container material directly into the food item.
| Material Class | Packaging Application | Technical Sourcing Specification | Crucial Industry Certification & Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
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SBS Paperboard |
Bakery Boxes, Premium CPG Cartons |
Solid Bleached Sulfate, 100% Virgin Fiber pulp construction. |
FDA 21 CFR 176.170 (Paperboard components for aqueous/fatty foods). |
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Supercalendered Paper |
Baking Cups, Enclosure Wraps, Liners |
Mechanical fiber refining; Grammages: 38 gsm to 90 gsm. |
PFAS-Free Documented Status; FSC® or PEFC Chain-of-Custody. |
|
Aqueous Emulsions |
Paper/Board Barrier Coating |
All-acrylic water-based polymer or natural clay dispersion barrier. |
FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN); Tested via the standard 3M Kit Test (Target: Kit 6–9). |