1.what does retort pouch mean?
Retort pouch is a flexible plastic bag that is mainly used to package food. This bag can be placed in hot water or a high-temperature retort sterilizer(autoclave). Depending on the material, it can support high-temperature retort at up to 135 degrees. So, this packaging bag is called a retort pouches.
2.what is a retort pouch?
Retort pouch is a flexible packaging solution made of multi-layer composite material and aluminum foil, which can withstand high temperature retort sterilizer up to 135 degrees Celsius. Compared with ordinary packaging bags, it can withstand higher temperatures and extend the shelf life of food.
Application scenarios:
Food industry: ready-to-eat food (such as rice, soup, beef jerky), baby food, pet food, etc.
Non-food industry: medical products (liquid Chinese medicine, sterile liquid).
3.What materials are the retortable pouches made of?
Retort pouch bags are made of multi-layer composite materials, combining the advantages of cans and boiling water resistant plastic bags.
Common material combinations include two-layer, three-layer or four-layer structures.
1. Clear material: PET/RCPP, PA/RCPP, PET/PA/RCPP
2. Aluminum material: PET/AL/RCPP, PET/AL/PA/RCPP
4.Why choose retort pouch?
Advantage of retort pouches packaging:
1. Maintain food flavor: can withstand 121 degrees Celsius, 135 degrees Celsius, the retort bag can sterilize at high temperature in a short time, maintain the original taste of food, and extend the shelf life.
2. Durable material: has high temperature resistance, high barrier, anti-puncture, and light-shielding.
3. Lightweight: easy to use, can be heated directly.
4. Flexible material: high flexibility, can be stacked or laid flat, soft touch.
5. Tear notch: easy tear design, convenient for consumers to open.
5.How to use retort pouches? How to seal retort pouch?
Retort bags need to be heat-sealed. Common hot air machines include: vacuum sealers, aseptic cold sealers and other equipment. In addition, we have retort bag roll film. If you have a packaging machine, this will reduce your time and labor costs.
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Post time: May-30-2025