Biscuit packing involves various different packing material .Packaging main objective s are to give product a longer shelf life , mechanical cushion against damage , labelling as per food laws , nutritional and calories , allergen notification , advertisement and promotion .
Packing material are checked for GSM ( grams per sq mtr) , thickness ( micron) and bursting strength apart from physical features like printing , symbols , labels etc .
Following features are required for biscuit packing material
Materials for biscuit packing are
Packing material are checked for GSM ( grams per sq mtr) , thickness ( micron) and bursting strength apart from physical features like printing , symbols , labels etc .
Following features are required for biscuit packing material
- Water vapour permeability
- Oxygen permeability
- Aroma impermeability of product
- Resistance to seepage of fat and oil
- Protection towards uv lights
- Heat sealability
- Printablity
- Mechanical cushion against shock and vibrations
- Labels for consumer information
- Convenient opening options like tear tape , incision cuts etc
Materials for biscuit packing are
- BOPP Film ( Bi axial oriented polypropylene )
Bopp monofilm
Bopp clear film and Bopp printed
Bopp combination like Bopp pearlised or BOPP/PER
Bopp metallized or BOPP/MET - LDPE preformed pouches
- Polypropylene preformed pouches
- LDPE Laminates for pillow packs
- Metallized Polyester for pillow pack
- Thermoformed Pvc Trays
- Thermoformed polysterene
- CBBS
- Tins
- Stickers
- Tear Tapes
- Display boxes
- Plain Boxes
- Shrink wrap Film
- Over wrap Film
- Poly bags
Wrappers or laminates have to be stored in dry and cool place as high temperatures and humidity can damage the wrapper. Major problems due to humidity and temperatures are curling and cracking .
