Retort Films

Food safety is a top priority – throughout the entire shelf life.

Special packaging is required when goods are cooked or preserved in their packaging by pasteurisation or sterilisation: Retort films.

Key Features & benefits

Wide portfolio of established laminates
Thickness range: 67 – 185 µm
Solvent-free and solvent-based laminates
Rotogravure or flexo printing

FAQ

What makes retort films special?

In order to meet the high requirements such as temperature and pressure resistance and, in some cases, resistance to acids or other aggressive substances, the packaging undergoes a special treatment during production. This makes the laminates more resilient.

What is the difference between sterilisation and pasteurisation?

While sterilization completely eliminates microbial life by reaching temperatures above 121°C, pasteurisation typically reaches temperatures between 60 and 100°C. By doing so it reduces the microbics significantly and slows down their growth rate, thus prolonging the shelf life.

Which products is retort packaging suitable for?

Typical products are ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, pet food, but also fruit compotes or sports drinks.

Which flexible packaging formats can be used?

Almost all tightly sealed formats are suitable. The most popular flexible packaging formats for retort applications are trays, flowpacks and stand-up pouches. Important to know: to withstand the heat and pressure applied during the retort process highly performant and tailored packaging films must be used.

How do you ensure that the packaging does what it promises?

adapa’s experience with existing customers and regular professional checks ensure the reliable performance of the films.

Contribution to sustainability

Extended shelf-life for products

Markets & Applications retort films suit best

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