If you want packaging that can stand up to a range of food items, from hot food takeout boxes to pre-packed food items in stores, then you’ll want to consider using grease-resistant paperboard! If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite fast-food chain keeps its fries from drenching their box in oil – we’re about to spill the tea… but not the grease!
The Greasy Truth
Picture this: You’re picking up your favorite fast food combo. The fries come in a sleek red paperboard box, but halfway through your meal, you notice grease seeping through the bottom. Not exactly appetizing, is it? Grease seepage won’t help the food taste any better and will likely leave your customers. Still, grease and oil are both facts of the food world. We can’t make food less greasy, but we can make sure the packaging holds strong and keeps the grease in the right place.
Why Go Grease Resistant?
Look, we don’t have anything against grease personally, some of our best friends are oils! However, when it comes to food packaging it’s a different story. Here’s why grease-resistant paperboard is important:
It Keeps the Grease Where It Belongs: Absorbent boards that are not grease resistant can pull oil out of the food, making it less flavorful or appetizing. Greasy packaging can also create an unpleasant dining experience, greasy hands, and stained clothes.
It Maintains Structural Integrity: When paperboard absorbs oil (or, generally, moisture), it is more liable to crumple, sag, or tear. That’s not good. Damaged food packaging can ruin the diner’s experience, and will reflect poorly on the end product.
It Benefits Food Safety: Grease-resistant paperboard for food applications generally carries FDA approvals and meets strict regulations, ensuring it is safe for food contact. Creating a strong barrier between your food and the world will also reduces exposure to potential contaminants. The last thing anyone wants is for a poor packaging choice the reduce the safety or cleanliness of a food item.
The Science Behind the Magic
We could get all technical about how coatings utilize a range of materials to create a barrier that prevents oil and grease from penetrating the substrate’s fiber structure, but we assume you didn’t come here to read an academic paper on the mechanics of grease-resistant polymer applications.
In short, we take specially engineered coatings (or, in some instances, our mills pre-coat the paper) that sit on top of a layer of substrates to act as a sealing barrier to prevent the paperboard from soaking up grease, oil, and other liquids. At Case Paper, our R&D team is always testing new coatings to enhance your substrates.
Perfect For:
- Takeout containers
- Burger boxes
- Pastry boxes
- Pre-packaged food items
- Anything greasy that needs to sit in a box
Why Choose Case Paper’s Grease-Resistant Solutions?
Custom Sizing: Our converting capabilities, standing inventory, and extensive mill network allow us to deliver the right paperboard in the exact size you need.
Quality Testing: We have rigorous quality standards and build numerous quality checks into our process. This ensures reliable results and consistent performance.
Expert Support: We’re On the Case 24/7! Our expert team not only understands paperboard, but also knows the ins and outs of your industry. This helps us select the exact product for your needs. Plus, we love chatting with customers. It’s usually the best part of our day!
Ready to look (but not feel) slick?
From the greasiest sandwiches to moderately dressed salads — we’ve got the right inventory for the job and are here to help! Our team of paper pros is standing by, ready to help you find the perfect grease-resistant solution for your food packaging needs. Give us a call at (888) CASE-1ST or contact us to get your hands on some samples (don’t worry, they won’t be greasy!). Let’s work together to keep your food fresh, your packaging clean, and your customers coming back for more! When it comes to fighting grease, we’re not just On the Case – we’re leading the (grease) resistance.
