The ovenable stand-up pouch, developed by TCL Packaging
TCL Packaging has developed a stand-up ovenable pouch. The Doypack took 12 months to produce and is suitable for microwave and conventional oven cooking up to 200 degrees centigrade.
The pouch is made from a PET structure that ensures rigidity and stability during cooking with no reduction in performance. The stand-up pouch format is particularly suitable for microwave ovens, as it fits easily inside and can be safely handled when the contents are hot and poured out for serving.
The product was developed in house by TCL Packaging’s technical team and has been fully certified by Smithers Pira for food safety up to 220 degrees centigrade. Production utilised the latest ovenable inks and employed a new pouch making conversion process that facilitates exceptionally strong seals, aided by high lamination bond strength.
Technical director Markus Jarvstrom commented, ‘This is a technically complex and innovative product that we expect to transform how certain foods are packed. The performance of both pack and print at temperatures for both cooking from scratch and reheating has been extensively tested throughout development.
‘This new product offers a real alternative for products such as sauces, ready meals and soups currently sold in rigid plastic and glass packs. It reduces packaging and waste and is recyclable at appropriate facilities,’ concluded Mr Jarvstrom.
