Custom retort pouches provide a compact packaging option for cooked meals, side dishes and ready-to-eat foods processed in the sealed pack
Describe
Prepared foods may contain sauce, oil, solid pieces or mixed ingredients, so one pouch structure does not suit every meal. Package strength, barrier, sealant choice and residual air control should be considered together.
FUYA develops retort pouch options for cooked meals, rice dishes, vegetables, soups and other ready-to-eat products. Pouch dimensions, transparency, printing and easy-open features can be tailored to the filling line and retail format.
For a useful recommendation, provide the recipe type, portion weight, pouch size, filling temperature, sealing equipment and retort schedule. Commercial use should follow trials with the actual meal and process.
| Product Specifications | Custom options available | Sample Test Report | PA/PP · 150 μm sample | ||||
| Material structure | PA/EVOH/PE; PP/EVOH/PP; PE/EVOH/PE | Test item | Measured result | Test standard / condition | |||
| Layer options | 7-layer, 9-layer and 11-layer high-barrier structures | Thickness | Avg. 152.0 μm Range 140–161 μm |
ISO 4593 Nominal 150 μm |
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| Thickness range | 50–400 μm | Tensile strength | MD 36.126 / TD 35.889 MPa | ASTM D882 MD / TD ≥ 30 MPa |
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| Maximum width | Up to 3,500 mm | Elongation at break | MD 520.1% / TD 553.7% | ASTM D882 MD / TD ≥ 300% |
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| Applications | Meat, seafood, cheese, ready meals and medical packaging | Heat-seal strength | 58.836 N/15 mm | ASTM F2029 ≥ 35 N/15 mm |
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| Features | High barrier, deep forming, puncture resistance and stable sealing | Intermediate peeling | No peeling | DIN 53357 | |||
| Customization | Thickness, width, color, printing and barrier level | Transmittance | 93.5% | ASTM D1003 ≥ 90% |
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| Documents | ISO 13485, test reports and food-contact documents available | Haze | 6.44% | ASTM D1003 ≤ 8% |
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| RFQ information | Application, structure, thickness, width, quantity and destination country | WVTR | 2.43 g/(m²·24 h) | ASTM F1249 38°C / 90% RH / 1 atm |
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| OTR | 14.76 cm³/(m²·24 h) | ASTM D3985 23°C / dry / 1 atm |
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| Full report available on request | |||||||
Retorted pouches for cooked food is a flexible, multi-layered food package made of plastic and aluminum foil, used as an alternative to traditional metal cans. Food is placed inside, sealed, and then sterilized at high temperatures (usually 121°C), resulting in a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat meal that doesn't need refrigeration.
Applications
Ready-to-Eat Meals: Rice dishes, stews, curries and braised meat sealed and sterilized in single-serve pouches.
Side Dishes & Vegetables: Cooked beans, corn and vegetable mixes for retail and food service.
Meal Kits: Pre-cooked proteins packed separately from sauces for assembled meals.
Military & Outdoor Rations: Lightweight heat-and-eat meals for field and emergency use.
Advantages
Extended Shelf Life: Provides 1–5 years of shelf-stable storage at room temperature. The commercial sterilization process eliminates harmful microorganisms while the high-barrier foil or film seals out oxygen and moisture, preventing oxidation and preserving flavor.
Superior Taste and Quality: Because pouches are flat rather than round, heat penetrates the sauce much faster. This shortens thermal processing times by up to 60%, resulting in better retention of natural color, aroma, and nutrients.
Cost Savings and Efficiency: Retort pouches weigh up to 90% less and take up significantly less space than rigid containers like cans or jars. This greatly reduces freight and warehousing costs.
Convenience: They eliminate the need for can openers and reduce kitchen mess. Pouches are easy to flatten when empty, generating much less household waste than bulky jars. Many are also designed for direct microwaving or hot-water submersion.
Branding and Shelf Appeal: Flexible packaging provides a flat, forward-facing surface ideal for high-definition graphics and clear branding.
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FAQ
1.How to order ?
Contact our sales, send us film dimensions, qty, and specifications details, after we checked all details we will send you formal quotation
2. What size can we provide?
We provide thicknesses from 25-380 microns, with a max width of up to 3500 mm, customize size available
3. when can i get them after placed an order ?
Normally our prepare goods time 2-3days , if customize films at least 1 week
4. Can we get sample for testing
Yes we can provide sample for free
5. Why Choose us?
We have extensive industry experience and a professional team. 24 Hours Online Service. Good service with high quality products for selling, fast delivery with careful after selling services
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