Aluminum foil is widely used in packaging. It can be used to package items individually. Another popular form is to make composite materials with paper and plastic films. The main types of
aluminum foil for food packaging are flexible packaging and
aluminum foil container.Aluminum Packaging for FoodAluminum foil has long been used as a barrier layer in flexible packaging. Aluminum foil for flexible packaging is mainly used for packaging of various foods such as convenience foods, beverages, and cooked foods, which greatly improves the mechanized production level of the food and beverage industry.There are two main applications of aluminum packaging for food: one is aluminum-plastic or aluminum-paper composite packaging; the other is aluminum, plastic, and paper composite packaging, namely Tetra Pak.Appearance of
aluminum foil for flexible packaging: neat cross-section of
aluminum foil, no crack edges, no loose coil, no bump, etc.Food Foil Packaging: Aluminum Foil ContainerIn restaurants around the world, aluminum containers are used very frequently. Restaurants use these containers to package up customers take-out orders. The advantages of
aluminum foil containers:Non-toxic raw materials, safe to use.Aluminum foil can be safely contacted with food and will not contain bacterial or help it grow. In most cases,
aluminum foil will not react with food.Convenient heating. No harmful substances are generated after heating.Aluminum foil containers are ideal for high temperature sterilization and heat sealing.Easy to shape, seal and cover and hygieneAluminum foil has good moldability. So it can use lids made of
aluminum foil as well as paper or other materials.Strong preservation ability can avoid being scattered or contaminated during food storage and transportation, and significantly reduce food waste.Aluminum foil container has strong barrier properties, which can protect the original flavor of food after sealing and extend the shelf life of food.