The base paper requirements depend upon various things such as:-
There will be some overlap between the papers, but using the three matrices below, you will be able to ascertain the most appropriate paper(s) for your specific need, the choice may then come down to price or personal preference on appearance/feel. The first step is ensuring the paper is fit for purpose. (We would always recommend a customer carries out their own testing)
Main Paper Types |
Printing |
Direct Food |
Ovenable |
Freezable |
Greaseproof |
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Coloured Greaseproof Silicone Coated |
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Greaseproof Silicone Coated |
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Meat Paper |
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Vegetable Parchment |
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Vegetable Parchment Silicone Coated |
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Waxed Coated Kraft Paper |
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Main Paper Types |
Cheese |
Fresh |
Bread |
Fresh |
Sandwiches |
Cakes |
Cooked |
Baking |
Hot |
Liner |
Interleaves (burgers |
Greaseproof |
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Coloured Greaseproof Silicone Coated |
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Meat Paper |
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Vegetable Parchment |
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Vegetable Parchment Silicone Coated |
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Waxed Coated Kraft Paper |
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Main Paper Types |
Recyclable |
Biodegradable |
Compostable |
Greaseproof |
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Coloured Greaseproof Silicone Coated |
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Greaseproof Silicone Coated |
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Meat Paper |
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Vegetable Parchment |
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Vegetable Parchment Silicone Coated |
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Waxed Coated Kraft Paper |
Hopefully those three tables will narrow down your choice of paper but as a quick reference here are some common applications and the papers normally used.
Main Paper Types |
General Food Wrap |
Baking Pastry (Oven) |
Hot Food (Burgers |
Display & Liner |
Interleaves |
Printed Greaseproof |
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Meat Paper |
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Vegetable Parchment |
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Vegetable Parchment Silicone Coated |
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Waxed Coated Kraft Paper |
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