HD225Plus has been successfully tested by Smithers Pira for ovenable food safety performance up to 225°C.
New inks and printing techniques have been used to achieve a high-density, 150 lines per inch screen that maintains stability and full integrity at high temperatures.
“Consumer demand for ovenable convenience is growing rapidly and it is essential food cooked in plastic packaging is safe,” says TCL Packaging md Mike Golding.
‘Extreme temperatures’
“We’ve found not all buyers are aware of the complex chemical and molecular behaviours of this type of printed ovenable film under extreme temperatures.”
Golding adds: “The test landscape is rapidly changing too. Recent developments require ink bleed tests, which many current ovenable products would now not pass. This is why TCL is developing new products – to meet stringent new test requirements.”
The new film is made from a strong polyethylene terephthalate structure. For rigorous test purposes it was used by pouch maker B&G Products to create a printed stand-up ovenable pouch in the same style at TCL’s ovenable pouch, currently on sale in Asda.
Available in reel form or as stand-up pouches, the films can be used for safe higher temperature cooking of most food types including roast vegetables and meats. Interest has already been expressed from the retail and airline food sectors.
Contact TCL Packaging for more information.