Biodegradable food trays and molding materials
High temperature resistance, high grease resistance, outstanding wet strength
High internal bond, no loose fibers
Biodegradable, certified home compostable, low carbon footprint
Differentiation: FDA/BfR approved colors, ink free patterning, branding & security
Ahlstrom-Munksjö NatureMold™ is a Genuine Vegetable Parchment based molding material for environmentally friendly food packaging and bake-and-serve applications.
NatureMold™ is a sustainable molding material which has many benefits
- It is made from renewable raw materials and is biodegradable and compostable according EN 13432 and OK Compost HOME standards (TÜV Austria)
- By design Genuine Vegetable Parchment provides excellent grease resistance and outstanding wet strength
- For extra release, a coating is possible
- This versatile material works all the way the from food production line to industrial freezers, and from home freezer to oven or microwave to the end-consumer’s table
- NatureMold™ has a wide recommended utilization temperature range: from -40˚C/F to 220˚C/428˚F
Converting options
NatureMold™ can be converted as a single layer or laminated with paperboard before converting
- In a single layer; NatureMold™ is flexible and strong and is most suitable for rolled rim converting (up to 150 GSM in one layer)
- Laminated with paperboard, NatureMold™ is suitable for thermoforming food trays and containers for ready-meals, pizza, bake-and-serve trays and service counter/deli/takeaway applications
Whether converted in a single layer or laminated with paperboard, NatureMold™ works all the way from the food production line to industrial freezers, and from home freezer to oven or microwave to the end-consumer’s table.
Find out more about the Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology here
