Information on paper food packaging products

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.

Product type	main material	characteristics	applicable scenarios	environmental friendliness
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
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
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
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.