Custom retort pouches with tear notches support easier opening while maintaining package integrity through validated processing and handling
Describe
Consumers expect a retort pouch to open without scissors, but the tear feature must remain outside critical seal areas and should not start accidentally during transport. Film direction, notch position and pouch design all influence opening behavior.
FUYA can customize pouch size, notch position, transparency, printing and barrier structure for cooked foods, sauces and other retorted products.
Share the filled pouch dimensions, opening direction, sealing layout and retort conditions when requesting samples. Opening performance and package integrity should both be tested after processing, not only on an empty bag.
| 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 | |||||||
Vacuum sealed retort pouch with tear notch is a heavy-duty, flexible food package. It removes all air to preserve freshness and uses heat-resistant materials to allow food to be cooked or sterilized inside the bag. The tear notch provides easy, tool-free opening.
Applications
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meals: Ideal for pre-cooked rice, pasta dishes, curries, and soups. Consumers can simply drop the boil-in-bag pouch in hot water or microwave it.
Outdoor & Military Rations: Extensively used for emergency food and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) because they are much lighter and safer to carry than bulky metal cans.
Wet Pet Food: A massive global application. These pouches replace heavy cans, offering pet owners an easier way to dispense and dispose of food.
Baby Food & Purees: Often designed with squeezable spouts or tear notches, offering a convenient, pasteurized format for fruit and meat purees.
Meat, Fish & Seafood: Popular for preserving salmon, chicken breast, ham, and tuna without relying on artificial preservatives.
Bulk Food Service: Large-capacity pouches for tomato pastes, sauces, and soup bases used in commercial kitchens.
Advantages
Oxygen & Moisture Barrier: The multi-layer structure (typically combining PET, Aluminum foil, and cast polypropylene) blocks light, moisture, and oxygen.
Vacuum Sealing: By pulling the air out before sealing, aerobic bacteria and mold growth are inhibited, ensuring foods stay fresh for 1 to 3 years without requiring artificial preservatives or refrigeration.
Faster Sterilization: Because pouches are flat and flexible, heat penetrates the food up to 30% faster than it does in traditional cans. This prevents overcooking.
Nutrient Retention: The rapid heating and cooling process protects the product's natural vitamins, minerals, texture, and flavor.
No Tools Required: The tear notch allows consumers to open the hermetically sealed package instantly, eliminating the need for scissors or can openers.
Hygiene and Safety: The notch allows users to tear open the tamper-evident pouch safely without having to handle sharp metal edges or search for scissors, making it highly suitable for on-the-go meals, camping, and elderly or disabled users.
Space and Weight Reduction: Empty pouches take up a fraction of the space required for storing rigid glass jars or metal cans.
Lower Shipping Costs: Once filled, the lightweight, compact pouches reduce transportation fuel costs and take up less retail space.
Eco-Friendly: Flexible retort packaging requires significantly less raw material to produce and transport compared to rigid containers, lowering your overall carbon footprint.
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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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