Poly vs. Wax vs. Greaseproof: Choosing the Right Coating for Food-Grade Paper Menus
đź“Ś Key Takeaways Picking the right food wrap means matching the coating to your menu’s heat, grease, and hold time—not just grabbing whatever says “food safe.” The right coating protects food quality; the wrong one creates the complaints you’re trying to prevent. Food service operators and procurement managers sourcing packaging ... Read More
Food Packaging Paper Specifications 101: A Beginner’s Guide to GSM, Coatings, and Pulp
📌 Key Takeaways Knowing three specifications terms—GSM, coatings, and pulp—lets you order food packaging that actually protects your food. Match your specifications to your menu conditions—then document everything. Food service operators and procurement managers ordering packaging for hot or greasy items will gain confidence asking suppliers the right questions, preparing ... Read More
The Menu-Match Matrix for Food Packaging Paper: How to Match Your Menu with the Right Kit Level and Specifications
đź“Ś Key Takeaways Matching paper specifications (specs) to your actual menu—not grabbing “food safe” labels—prevents grease stains, soggy wraps, and wasted money. Spec the paper to the food, and the packaging argument ends before it starts. Food service operators, restaurant procurement managers, and multi-location franchise buyers will gain a shared ... Read More
Poly-Coated vs. Uncoated: Choosing the Right Barrier for Hot & Steamy Foods
📌 Key Takeaways Soggy fried food usually signals trapped steam, not weak grease protection—so adding a stronger coating often makes things worse. The right barrier matches the failure mode, not the price tier. Food service operators and procurement managers sourcing packaging for hot delivery items will find a clear decision ... Read More
Food Packaging Paper GSM Explained: How to Match Paper Weight to Your Menu Items
📌 Key Takeaways GSM tells you how heavy paper feels, not whether it blocks grease—those are two separate specs you need to set independently. Heavy paper that lets grease through is just expensive failure—spec both weight and barrier. Food service operators and procurement managers choosing packaging paper will gain clarity ... Read More
Food Packaging Paper Kit Levels 1–12: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Grease Resistance
📌 Key Takeaways Grease resistance in food wrapping paper comes down to one number—the Kit level (1–12)—not paper thickness or weight. Right Kit level = clean hands and crisp food wrong Kit level = soggy mess and customer complaints Food service operators and food packaging paper buyers will gain clarity ... Read More
A Simple 5-Minute Grease Spot Test to Check Your Food Packaging Paper Supply
📌 Key Takeaways A five-minute oil drop test catches grease barrier failures before bad paper reaches your food line. Quick screening catches grease failures before customers do. Food service operators and QA teams managing incoming food packaging supplies will gain a practical receiving check here, preparing them for the detailed ... Read More