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 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 with 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.
- A coating is possible for extra release.
- This versatile material works all the way from food production line to industrial freezer, and from home freezer to oven or microwave to the end-user’s table.
- NatureMold™ has a wide recommended utilization temperature range: from -40˚C/F to 220˚C/428˚F.
- NatureMold™ is a proud member of the FluoroFree® family
Converting options
NatureMold™ can be converted as a single layer or laminated with paperboard before converting.
- In a single layer, NatureMold™ is flexible, strong and most suitable for rolled rim converting (up to 150gsm 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 food production line to industrial freezer, and from home freezer to oven or microwave to the end-user’s table.
Find out more about Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology here
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