Standard Retort Pouch with Aluminum Foil

With Aluminum Foil

Polyester (PET)

Outside Layer

Aluminum Foil (AL)

Barrier Layer

Nylon (NY)

Abrasion Resistance

Polypropylene (PP)

Inside Food Contact Layer

Applications of Retort Pouches with Aluminum Foil:

1. Ready-to-Eat Meals:
   • These pouches are commonly used for ready-to-eat meals that require shelf stability, such as pasta, rice dishes, and curries.
2. Soups and Sauces:
   • The barrier properties of aluminum foil make retort pouches a perfect choice for packaging soups, broths, sauces, gravies, and other liquid-based products that need to stay fresh.
3. Meat and Poultry:
   • They’re also used for packaging meat products, such as stews, chili, or canned meats, that undergo retort sterilization.
4. Snacks and Convenience Foods:
   • In addition to traditional meals, retort pouches with aluminum foil can be used for packaging snacks like nuts, dried fruits, and protein-based bars that need long shelf life and protection.
5. Pet Food:
   • Some premium pet foods, especially those designed for convenience and longevity, are also packaged in retort pouches to preserve freshness and flavor.